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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
