Mitchell Gerstein, a certified public accountant and senior tax adviser at Bala Cynwyd’s Isdaner & Co., recommends taking the maximum retirement plan contributions where possible. Some plans to consider, he said, are a simplified employee pension (SEP-IRA), profit-sharing, or a 401 (k).

Laurie Thomas, executive director of San Francisco's foremost restaurant lobby, the Golden Gate Restaurant Association, and sponsor of Proposition M, speaks out in support of the wide-ranging business tax overhaul on the steps of San Francisco City Hall on Oct. 29.

As a business owner or executive, you have a unique opportunity to take control of your tax situation by changing how you think about it. By shifting your mindset and adopting smarter habits, you can reduce stress, make better decisions, and even use taxes as a tool to achieve your personal and business goals.