NEW YORK (AP) — Every small business owner should have this entry on their December calendars: Meet with my CPA.

A sit-down with your certified public accountant or other tax adviser needs to be a priority, no matter how busy you are with parties and shopping for gifts. You need to talk about how your company is doing, what your plans are for the next year and what you need to be doing now to prepare.

Some of the things you need to think about, and then discuss with your CPA:

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