If you’ve been thinking about “upgrading” your business structure from a sole proprietorship to an LLC or corporation, now’s the time. Step 4 in the End-of-Year Playbook is doing just that. The end of the year is the easiest time to do that, as you can simplify your record keeping and taxes by starting 2018 as the new structure. You can complete the paperwork early and send it in to your state office a the start of 2018.