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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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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...
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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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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...
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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.
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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...
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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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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...
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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:...
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How to Maximize Your Tax Savings When You’re Self-Employed
Listen, nobody wants to pay more taxes. The more money you can keep, the better—especially when you’re self-employed.
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What Are Estimated Tax Payments (and How Do You Pay Them)?
Ask any solopreneur what intimidated them most about self-employment (or has kept them from pursuing self-employment altogether) and the vast majority...
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Year-End Tax Deadlines Every Self-Employed Person Needs to Know
Taxes are intimidating when you’re self-employed. Your income tax isn’t automatically withheld from your paycheck like when you’re a traditional employee,...
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The Self-Employed Guide to Stress-Free Tax Time
It’s time to file your taxes. Gulp. Cue the horror movie soundtrack.
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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...
