Year-end tax tips for small business owners and freelancers.
Learn about maximizing 2026 deductions, paying your kids, retirement plans, accelerated depreciation, and other tax strategies. Plus, understand how changing your entity structure (like an S Corp) can reduce future self-employment taxes.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Brett Hess is CEO of BMC Accounting, a full-service advisory firm. He guides small business owners to greater profitability by specializing in strategic planning, growth advisement, and advanced tax savings strategies.
Join us for another great time of learning and connection, all part of our Brain Boost Lunch & Learn series.
Brain Boost is a FREE monthly brown bag event designed to build expertise, catapult the success of small businesses, and ensure equitable access to a wealth of knowledge.
We begin with a 30- to 40-minute educational talk. Then, with the help of a facilitator, participants engage in active conversation for up to 30 minutes so people benefit not only from the knowledge and experience of the speaker but also from others in the room.
It’s a mash-up of an educational talk and a mastermind group, meant to spark inclusive conversation and circulate the abundant knowledge within Frederick’s small biz community.
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