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Alex Zelaya: Sep 10, 2026
Real estate agent independent contractors face their biggest tax gap when they treat commissions like a paycheck. This guide shows you how to handle 1099...
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Christopher Potter: Sep 9, 2026
Finding the cheapest self-employed health insurance by state takes more than comparing sticker prices. Your true cost depends on premiums, subsidies,...
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Natalia Budyldina: Sep 8, 2026
A 1099 error is a data-entry problem with a straightforward fix. The part worth building is a records system where payments are already categorized, W-9s...
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Ashley Vuu: Sep 7, 2026
What's a typical health insurance monthly cost for solopreneurs in 2026? It varies widely, from subsidized low-cost plans to several hundred dollars,...
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Christopher Potter: Sep 6, 2026
You can have 2 health insurance plans, but it won't double your payouts. Coordination of benefits decides which plan pays first. S-corp owners must handle...
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Diane Kennedy, CPA: Sep 5, 2026
This article explains when the home office deduction is legitimate, how to weigh the simplified method against actual expenses, and why proper...
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Diane Kennedy, CPA: Sep 4, 2026
Self-employed and S-Corp owners often assume a refund means they're in the clear, but underpayment penalties can still apply. This article breaks down how...
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Natalia Budyldina: Sep 3, 2026
Income tax by state isn't one-size-fits-all, but for solopreneurs, the real challenge isn't your state's category. Whether you're in a no-tax, flat-tax,...
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Alex Zelaya: Sep 2, 2026
Getting a Nevada business license means navigating three layers: state, local, and industry-specific. Filing them out of order can cost you twice. This...
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Natalia Budyldina: Aug 31, 2026
Georgia keeps its licensing local. There's no universal business license every solo operator must hold; what you need depends on your city, county, and...
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Alex Zelaya: Aug 30, 2026
An Alaska business license is the state's permission to operate, and most businesses-of-one need one before earning a dollar. This guide covers the filing...
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Natalia Budyldina: Aug 29, 2026
A Utah business license usually isn't one form. It's a chain: register your entity with the state, then handle city licensing, professional permits, and...
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Natalia Budyldina: Aug 28, 2026
Most solopreneurs never need a general Ohio business license, but that does not mean you are off the hook. What you actually need is the right entity...
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Alex Zelaya: Aug 27, 2026
The 1099-NEC is the IRS form freelancers and solopreneurs receive when a client pays them $2,000 or more for services in a year. It reports nonemployee...
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Christopher Potter: Aug 26, 2026
The HMO vs. PPO decision hits differently when there's no HR team to walk you through it. One keeps costs low and predictable inside a tighter network....
