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It starts with a few simple habits that help you stay prepared throughout the year. Here are a few key steps to follow: https://www.deanreliancebookkeeping.com/blog/what-percentages-of-revenue-should-you-allocate-to-expenses-taxes-and-profit monthly 0.5 2026-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8e9a80ea693665be163fa/1779143504855-D482I6VXJCTUJHVEZZK2/unsplash-image-9l_326FISzk.jpg Blog - What Percentages of Revenue Should You Allocate to Expenses, Taxes, and Profit - One of the biggest challenges we see with business owners is not knowing where their money should be going each month. We have worked with many clients who were bringing in good revenue but still felt stressed because they were unsure how much to spend, how much to save for taxes, and whether they were actually making a profit. Once we helped them break their numbers into simple percentages, everything started to feel clearer and more manageable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8e9a80ea693665be163fa/1779143782339-0OUMI3BFSIP5PF508ZZU/unsplash-image-LNnmSumlwO4.jpg Blog - What Percentages of Revenue Should You Allocate to Expenses, Taxes, and Profit - A good starting point is to divide your revenue into three main categories: expenses, taxes, and profit. These are not strict rules, but they give you a structure to follow. Here is a simple way to think about it: Expenses: 40 to 60 percent of your revenue This covers the cost of running your business, such as software, subscriptions, rent, marketing, and paying contractors. If this number is too high, it may be time to review your spending. Taxes: 20 to 30 percent of your profit This is money you set aside so you are prepared when taxes are due. A simple habit is to move a portion of each payment you receive into a separate savings account just for taxes. Profit: 10 to 20 percent of your revenue This is what you keep after expenses and taxes. Profit is important because it allows you to grow your business, invest back into it, and pay yourself consistently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8e9a80ea693665be163fa/1779143914324-L0HNXCNE289Q6KN0G2O2/unsplash-image-nApaSgkzaxg.jpg Blog - What Percentages of Revenue Should You Allocate to Expenses, Taxes, and Profit - For example, if your business brings in 8,000 in a month: 3,200 to 4,800 may go toward expenses 1,600 to 2,400 may be set aside for taxes 800 to 1,600 can be kept as profit When you start allocating your money this way, it becomes much easier to make decisions because every dollar has a purpose. If you want help organizing your numbers and creating a system that works for your business, we would love to work with you. 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Here are some of the most common ones: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8e9a80ea693665be163fa/1779144349679-41652IV1FAFM4IYB5PV7/unsplash-image-xoU52jUVUXA.jpg Blog - Common Budgeting Mistakes Business Owners Make - 1. Not using real numbers. Many business owners estimate their budget instead of using actual data. A better approach is to review the last few months of income and expenses so your budget reflects what is really happening in your business. 2. Forgetting to plan for taxes. It is easy to focus on expenses and overlook taxes. Setting aside a percentage each time you receive income can help you avoid a large and stressful bill later. 3. Mixing personal and business spending. When personal and business expenses are combined, it becomes very difficult to track where your money is going. 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