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What Exactly is an S Corp? We’ve Got the Answer
Plus, How it Could Save You $$$ Before we dive in, let’s clear something up. When thinking about your business, you don’t have to choose between an LLC...
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A Solopreneur’s Guide to Deducting Business Expenses (Without Raising Red Flags at the IRS)
From setting your own schedule to having the freedom to work from anywhere, there are plenty of perks of self-employment. Another big one? Tax write-offs.
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Should Your Solo Business Become an S Corp? Here’s How to Decide
Maybe you’ve heard a few mentions of the tax-saving power of S Corps before. Or perhaps (like many solopreneurs) your eyes immediately glaze over whenever...
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Need Bookkeeping Software? 7 Options for Solos to Consider
Your solo business’s numbers are too important to leave to jumbled spreadsheets and random piles of receipts. That’s why many solopreneurs turn to small...
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What Are S Corp Distributions? The Solo’s Simple and Stress-Free Guide
As a solopreneur, you need to pay taxes. But while you can’t change the fact that you have to pay, you do have a surprising amount of influence on how...
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S Corp vs. LLC: How (and Why) You Can Have Both For Your Solo Business
As a solopreneur, the business structure you choose carries a lot of weight. It impacts everything from how much protection you have to how much tax you...
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How to Start an LLC: A Straightforward Guide for Solos
While some people decide to go the sole proprietorship route indefinitely, there are some major perks involved with establishing a formal business entity...
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How to Avoid an Audit: The Solopreneur’s Compliance Checklist
If there are any three words that every solopreneur dreads, it’s these: You’re being audited.
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7 Financial Mistakes Solopreneurs Make (and How to Avoid Them)
There’s no such thing as a perfect solopreneur—everybody makes mistakes. But while it’s normal to mix things up now and then, financial planning is one...
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Understanding Self-Employment Tax (and How You Can Pay Less)
Ask a group of solopreneurs what the most daunting aspect of self-employment is, and somebody is sure to utter this word: taxes.
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Why Smart Sole Proprietors Are Switching to S Corps in 2025
There’s a lot to keep track of as a small business owner—which means a few small things will likely fall through the cracks every now and then.
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Your (Simple and Straightforward) Guide to Using AI for Your Solo Business Finances
Utter the terms “AI in finance” or “fintech” to a group of freelancers and solopreneurs, and most people’s eyes are going to glaze over. It all feels...
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S Corps Made Simple: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Your First 90 Days
From tax savings to protecting personal assets, an S Corp offers plenty of advantages for solopreneurs. However, this business entity does come with a...
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Sole Proprietor, LLC, or S Corp? Here’s How to Make Your Choice
Whether you’re just starting your solo business or looking to improve your operations (and save some money), at some point you’re going to need to think...
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Lowering Your Tax Bill: What Every Solopreneur Should Know
Let’s be real: You know you need to pay taxes on your self-employment income. But you don’t want to pay more than you have to. As long as you pay enough...
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4 (Legal and Legitimate) Ways to Stop Overpaying Your Self-Employment Taxes
When you’re self-employed, so much advice focuses on paying your taxes—but fewer people talk about saving on your taxes. Yet that feels equally important....
