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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.

Our content team includes 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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11 min read

How to Start a Small Business: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Launching with Confidence

Treating your solo venture as a real business, rather than just a side project, opens the door to significant tax benefits, stronger financial protection,...

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5 min read

The Ultimate Business Expenses List for Solopreneurs: Every Deduction You Should Know

Tracking a complete business expenses list can unlock thousands in tax savings that most solopreneurs miss every year. From home office costs and...

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6 min read

How to Build Business Credit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Solopreneurs

From formation to financing, see how S-Corp solopreneurs can build business credit that protects personal assets and paves the way for sustainable,...

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6 min read

What Is Equity in Business: The Secret to Building Wealth as a Solopreneur

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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8 min read

Can You Elect S Corp Status Mid-Year? Your Guide to a Smarter Tax Switch

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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6 min read

S Corp Salary vs. Distributions: How to Pay Yourself

S Corp owners can unlock substantial tax savings by expertly balancing their salary with distributions, allowing them to sidestep the hefty 15.3% payroll...

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7 min read

What Is a Disregarded Entity? The Starting Line for Solo LLCs

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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4 min read

How to Create a Balance Sheet: Step-by-Step for Freelancers and Creatives

A balance sheet isn't exclusive to large corporations; freelancers and creatives can gain invaluable insight into their financial health by using one,...

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5 min read

How Do You Calculate Gross Margin? The Fastest Way to Know If You're Profitable

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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6 min read

How Do I Pay Myself as an S Corp Without Guesswork?

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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5 min read

CP-575 Letter: What It Is and How to Never Worry About It Again

The CP-575 letter, your IRS-issued confirmation of your Employer Identification Number (EIN), serves as your business's official identity. It's essential...

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5 min read

S Corp Late Filing Penalty: What It Really Costs and How to Dodge It

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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8 min read

Sole Proprietorship vs S Corp: What's the Difference?

Sole proprietorship vs S Corp comes down to one thing: keeping more of what you earn. As a sole proprietor, you pay self-employment tax on every dollar of...

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6 min read

What Is a Fiscal Year? The Solopreneur's Guide to Smarter Tax Planning

For most solopreneurs, understanding your fiscal year is straightforward: the IRS typically requires using a calendar year (January 1 to December 31),...

7 min read

S Corp Distributions Made Simple for Solopreneurs

Hitting the $60,000 profit mark as a solopreneur unlocks significant tax savings through S Corp distributions, helping you cut down on self-employment...

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