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: Jul 10, 2026
Getting your California business license right starts with understanding one key fact: your city issues the main permit, not the state. What you need...
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Alex Zelaya: Jun 12, 2026
How long does it take to get an LLC? It used to mean weeks of paperwork and uncertain state processing times, but modern automation has transformed the...
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Alex Zelaya: Jun 13, 2026
Setting a reasonable salary for your S Corp is essential for maximizing tax savings while staying within IRS guidelines. Paying yourself too much or too...
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Alex Zelaya: Jun 30, 2026
The 2% rule for S Corp owners unlocks powerful tax advantages most solopreneurs miss. As a more-than-2% shareholder, you can turn health insurance...
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Alex Zelaya: Jun 13, 2026
True profitability comes from knowing exactly what you keep after every expense and tax, not just watching revenue or your bank balance. Manual tracking...
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Alex Zelaya: Jul 13, 2026
Combining S Corp status with optimized vehicle deductions can put thousands back in a solopreneur’s pocket, proving that strategic planning is what truly...
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Alex Zelaya: May 16, 2026
What is equity in business? It's everything your business owns minus what it owes. Understanding equity helps you make smarter financial decisions and...
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Alex Zelaya: Jul 21, 2026
Yes, you can elect S Corp status mid-year, and for solopreneurs earning $80,000+, it's a smart move that starts saving you thousands immediately after the...
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Alex Zelaya: Jun 23, 2026
By default, a single-member LLC is a 'disregarded entity,' providing solopreneurs with liability protection while allowing them to report business income...
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Alex Zelaya: Jun 13, 2026
Learning how to calculate gross margin gives solopreneurs instant clarity on their business’s profitability. This simple formula reveals if your pricing...
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Alex Zelaya: Jul 22, 2026
As an S Corp owner, optimizing your salary-to-distribution split can lead to significant tax savings, reducing your self-employment taxes by thousands...
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Alex Zelaya: Jun 10, 2026
Missing the March 15 S Corp deadline triggers automatic penalties of $245 per shareholder per month — potentially costing solo owners nearly $3,000....
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Alex Zelaya: Jul 17, 2026
Establishing payroll as an S Corp solopreneur isn't just about checking off compliance boxes; it's a savvy strategy that empowers you to save thousands by...
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Alex Zelaya: Jul 22, 2026
Automating S Corp deduction tracking helps solopreneurs save thousands yearly by catching every eligible write-off and keeping audit-ready records. With...
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Alex Zelaya: May 9, 2026
Missing an S Corp tax deadline costs you more than just penalty fees; it means losing out on cash flow optimization, reinvestment opportunities, and...
