Lettuce

The content on this blog is created by the expert team at Lettuce Financial, a company that specializes in automated tax and accounting solutions for solopreneurs.

Ran Harpaz, Founder & CEO, leads our team with over 20 years of experience in financial technology. He's a former McKinsey consultant and PayPal executive who has served as CTO/COO at three unicorn companies: Hippo Insurance, Globality, and Noname Security. Ran was named one of the Top 25 Financial Technology CTOs of 2021.

Our content team includes certified public accountants (CPAs), tax experts, and experienced industry leaders who provide practical guidance based on real-world experience helping thousands of solopreneurs optimize their tax strategies through our automated S-Corp platform.

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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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Are S Corps More Likely to Be Audited by the IRS?

If you're self-employed and considering switching to an S Corporation (S Corp) to save on taxes, you’ve probably heard a common fear: “Won’t that increase...

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Breaking Down Solo Taxes: Types, Brackets, Fines, and Penalties

When you work for yourself you’re on the hook to calculate and pay your taxes on your own. But unfortunately how much you owe depends on how much you make...

Undoing an S Corp

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Why an S Corp is Less of a Commitment Than You Might Think

Choosing to become an S Corp can feel like a big leap, especially for freelancers and solo business owners who value flexibility. One of the biggest...

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How the New Tax Law Impacts Solos

On July 4, 2025, a new budget reconciliation law was passed–officially known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act–containing hundreds of changes to tax and...

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.

Kelly Gonsalves

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Using AI for Your Solo Business Finances: An Accountant’s Best Advice

Not that long ago, getting reliable financial guidance for your solo business required an accountant. But, today, technology can step in and meet that...

LLC or S Corp

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Where to Find Work: 50+ Resources for Freelancers & Independent Pros

At Lettuce, we’re all about supporting the people building on their own terms — the freelancers, solos, and businesses-of-one who are making it happen...

Accountant Shane Mason

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Debunking 4 Common S Corp Myths With Accountant Shane Mason

As the founder of Brooklyn Fi (BKFI), an accounting firm that specializes in working with small business owners and freelancers in the creative and tech...

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An Accounting Professional’s Advice on S Corps for Your Solo Business

If you’ve been bringing in steady income as a solopreneur for a while, there’s one change you could make that could mean saving major money on your taxes:...

Maximizing Your Future

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How a Solo 401(k) and SEP IRA Help S Corp Owners with Retirement Planning

Retirement savings are often overlooked without employer-sponsored plans because of confusing tax laws and competing financial needs. This can lead to...

Managing Your S Corp Taxes

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Managing Your S Corp Taxes with an Unpredictable Income

As a self-employed business owner with an S Corp, managing its taxes can feel like a juggling act, especially when your income is unpredictable. While the...

Keep More of What You Earn

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Unlocking S Corp Tax Benefits: How to Keep More of What You Earn

For many self-employed individuals or solopreneurs, tax planning feels like a never-ending maze. Between deductions, credits, and countless forms, it's...

LLC or S Corp

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LLC or S Corp: Which One Protects Your Business Better?

As a solopreneur, understanding business structures like LLCs and S Corps can be overwhelming, especially when navigating the new information and...

Freelancers’ Guide to Deductions

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Stop Leaving Money on the Table: Freelancers’ Guide to Deductions

As a freelancer, consultant, or solopreneur, keeping track of tax deductions often feels like a chore that gets pushed to the back burner. Maybe you toss...

Tax Filing Simplified

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Tax Filing Simplified: How Automation Can Save You Time & Penalties

Tax season can be daunting for solopreneurs, consultants, freelancers, and anyone incorporated as an S Corporation. Between gathering documents,...

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