Enrolled Agent (EA) & Founder, Tax and Advisory Firm
Alex Zelaya is an Enrolled Agent (EA) and tax professional based in New York, focused on helping individuals and small businesses navigate tax planning and compliance with clarity and confidence. After working at national CPA firms, he now runs his own tax and advisory practice, emphasizing long-term client relationships and a straightforward, practical approach to the tax process. He earned a B.S. in Accounting from St. John’s University (Queens, NY) and holds the Enrolled Agent credential. His services include tax preparation and planning as well as support such as bookkeeping, payroll, and corporate taxes.
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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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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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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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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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Alex Zelaya: Aug 26, 2026
Your consulting fees should reflect true costs, including self-employment tax, benefits, and overhead, not just your time. Choosing the right pricing...
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Alex Zelaya: Aug 19, 2026
Above the line deductions for solopreneurs work harder than most write-offs because they lower your adjusted gross income first, which can widen your...
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Alex Zelaya: Aug 19, 2026
C corporations are rarely the right fit for solopreneurs. Built for investor-backed companies, they come with double taxation and heavy compliance costs...
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Alex Zelaya: Aug 18, 2026
Marketplace open enrollment for 2026 coverage runs from November 1, 2025, through January 15, 2026, in most states. If you enroll by December 15, your...
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Alex Zelaya: Aug 18, 2026
Sole proprietorship vs S Corp comes down to one thing: keeping more of what you earn. As a sole proprietor, you pay self-employment tax on every dollar of...
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Alex Zelaya: Sep 10, 2026
Learning how to file taxes as a real estate agent starts with picking the right structure, since an S-Corp can save you thousands in self-employment...
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Alex Zelaya: Aug 15, 2026
What is a 1099-R? It's the form that reports distributions from your retirement accounts, and it's personal, not tied to your business, even if you run an...
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Alex Zelaya: Aug 4, 2026
Compare to statements What is a 1099-K? It's the gross payment volume your processor reports to the IRS, not your actual taxable income. That number can...
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Alex Zelaya: Jul 24, 2026
Electing S Corp status is one of the smartest moves therapists can make once profits start climbing. It can save thousands annually on self-employment...
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Alex Zelaya: Jul 22, 2026
A sole proprietorship is the simplest way to start, but it does not separate your personal assets from your business risks. An LLC adds liability...
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Alex Zelaya: Jul 20, 2026
Projected income statements turn your pipeline, rates, and expenses into a real-time profit forecast, so you always know where you stand. Platforms like...
