Kat Boogaard

Kat has operated a successful solo business as a freelance writer for more than a decade, writing content for a variety of brands and publications. She's experienced many of the trials and tribulations of solopreneurship firsthand and is passionate about offering practical, tactical advice that makes self-employment feel more dreamy (and less daunting).

What Exactly Are S Corp Distributions

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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...

The Simple Guide for Solopreneurs

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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...

Avoiding a Tax Audit:

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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.

7 Financial Mistakes Freelancers and Solopreneurs Should Avoid

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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...

A Simple Guide for Solopreneurs

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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.

Solo Business Tax Management

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Choosing the Right Tax Approach for Your Solo Business: DIY or Automation?

While it’s certainly not the most dreamy part of running a solo business, tax management is an important and necessary aspect of self-employment.

S Corps

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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.

AI in Finance

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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...

Self-Employed Guide

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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...

Business Entity 101

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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...

Business Expense Deductions

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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...

Lower Your Taxable Income

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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....

Self-Employed Tax Deadlines

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The Ultimate Self-Employed Tax Calendar

When freelancers and solopreneurs take the leap into self-employment, tax planning isn’t high on the list of things they’re passionate about. But,...

The Self-Employed Guide

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Tax Planning When You’re Self-Employed: How to Stay Ahead (and Stress Less)

Tax planning might sound like a standalone process—something you need to grit your teeth and get through once every year or so.

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