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What Is a Solo 401(k)? The Freelancer's Guide to Bigger Tax Savings

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Natalia Budyldina: Mar 19, 2026

A solo 401(k) helps freelancers and solopreneurs reduce taxes and build retirement savings by allowing both employee and employer contributions, even...

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How Traditional Accountants Overlook Key Deductions For Content Creators

Lettuce: Mar 18, 2026

Traditional accounting often fails to reflect how creator businesses operate. When expenses double as content production inputs, deductions require...

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Leaving Money on the Table: The Most Overlooked Tax Deductions for YouTubers and Influencers

Lettuce: Mar 17, 2026

Many creators overpay in taxes due to outdated advice and misunderstood rules. From home studios to contributed equipment, several legitimate deductions...

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Is It Time To Stop Managing Your Own Creator Taxes?

Lettuce: Mar 16, 2026

As your creator business grows, tax complexity grows with it. Multiple 1099s, contractors, merch sales, and S Corp decisions signal it may be time to...

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Key Benefits of LLC for Independent Contractor Success

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Natalia Budyldina: Mar 11, 2026

Forming an LLC helps independent contractors protect personal assets, unlock tax-saving strategies, and present themselves as credible businesses. With...

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Self-employment Tax Filing for Colorado Business Owners: A Complete Checklist

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Natalia Budyldina: Mar 10, 2026

Understanding how tax filing works for self-employed business owners can help freelancers and solopreneurs stay compliant, avoid penalties, and uncover...

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Hiring a Freelancer: 5 Steps to Find the Right Fit

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Alex Zelaya: Mar 9, 2026

Hiring a freelancer can expand your capabilities instantly when you find the right match through a strategic process. This guide covers defining project...

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Retirement Accounts for Self-Employed – Know Your Options

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Natalia Budyldina: Mar 7, 2026

When you work for yourself, planning for retirement isn’t just a financial goal, it’s part of running your business. Without an employer-sponsored plan,...

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How to Save For Retirement Being Self-Employed or Freelance

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Natalia Budyldina: Mar 6, 2026

When you work for yourself, building retirement savings is entirely in your hands—and that’s a powerful position to be in. Without an employer match or an...

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How Are Real Estate Team Leaders Taxed? Commission Splits, Overrides & Payroll Rules Explained

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Diane Kennedy, CPA: Mar 19, 2026

Team leaders can receive income through personal commissions, team splits, and overrides. The way funds flow determines what you must report and whether...

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How Real Estate Agents with Brokerage Offices Can Still Deduct a Home Office—and when the Augusta Rule Applies

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Diane Kennedy, CPA: Mar 4, 2026

Agents can have both a brokerage desk and a deductible home office if the home office is your principal place of business for admin work. That...

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What Can Real Estate Agents Actually Deduct?

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Diane Kennedy, CPA: Mar 4, 2026

Generic tax checklists often miss these real estate-specific deductions, like commission splits, high-mileage fieldwork, and listing prep costs. Learn...

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What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your Tax Bill

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Diane Kennedy, CPA: Mar 3, 2026

Owing more in taxes than you can pay is stressful, but it’s usually manageable. Acting early, filing on time, and communicating with the IRS can preserve...

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What to Do If Your Books Are a Mess and Taxes Are Due

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Diane Kennedy, CPA: Mar 19, 2026

If your bookkeeping is behind and a tax deadline is looming, accuracy matters more than speed. This guide explains what not to do, what to prioritize...

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The Science-Backed Referral System Behind Consistent Growth

Lettuce: Feb 26, 2026

Stacey Brown Randall on Designing Referrals Without Awkward Asks, Incentives, or Constant Networking Welcome back to The Wedge, the newsletter for...

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