Stop donating extra money to the IRS—and start using the tax code the way wealthy business owners already do. KEEP MORE, PAY LESS: Advanced Tax Strategies for Business Owners & Investors is a practical, easy-to-follow guide that shows you how to legally reduce your tax bill, protect your profits, and build long-term wealth using strategies hiding in plain sight in the U.S. tax code. Drawing on real client cases and years of hands-on experience, Enrolled Agent and Certified Tax & Business Advisor Jean R. Mervilus walks you through how smart entrepreneurs structure their businesses, pay themselves and their families, and turn everyday business activity into powerful, legal tax savings. Inside this book, you’ll discover how to: 1. Understand the difference between tax filing and tax planning—and why timing is everything 2. Choose the right entity structure (sole prop, LLC, S corporation, C corporation) as a tax strategy, not just paperwork 3. Pay yourself, your spouse, and even your children in ways that can reduce your overall family tax bill 4. Turn legitimate business expenses (home office, vehicle, travel, education, software, marketing) into well-documented deductions 5. Use Section 179, bonus depreciation, and cost segregation to front-load deductions and keep more cash in your business 6. Leverage retirement accounts and health strategies (Solo 401(k), SEP IRA, HSA) to cut taxes today while building future wealth 7. Apply real estate tax strategies used by serious investors—rental losses, short-term rentals, and 1031 exchanges 8. Avoid common tax mistakes that quietly cost business owners thousands of dollars every year Whether you’re a small business owner, side hustler, real estate investor, or growing professional, this book will change how you think about taxes—from something that just “happens to you” into a tool you can actively use to design your financial future. This book is for educational purposes and is not individual tax, legal, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified tax professional before implementing any strategy.