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Alex Zelaya: Feb 9, 2026
Missing the January 31 deadline for 1099-NEC forms triggers the 1099 late filing penalty, but filing immediately keeps you in the lowest tier. The real...
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Alex Zelaya: Feb 9, 2026
The self-employed health insurance deduction lets you write off 100% of your premiums and lower your adjusted gross income. But the real savings come from...
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Alex Zelaya: Feb 8, 2026
Short answer… Yes, an S Corp can own an LLC. While this is a rare situation for the solopreneur, it is possible, and understanding its implications can...
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Lettuce: Feb 8, 2026
Electing S corporation status as a solopreneur carries extra administrative work, compliance complexity, and potential state-level tax limitations that...
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Alex Zelaya: Feb 7, 2026
Navigating consulting taxes becomes manageable when you plan strategically. Set aside 30–35% of your net income, pay quarterly to avoid penalties, and...
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Natalia Budyldina: Feb 6, 2026
Filing taxes on 1099 income boils down to three straightforward steps: reporting your income, calculating what you owe in self-employment tax, and staying...
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Lettuce: Feb 5, 2026
Consulting offers flexibility, autonomy, and strong income potential, but success requires preparation. This guide walks you through what consulting...
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Alex Zelaya: Feb 4, 2026
Reducing taxes on 1099 income means capturing every deductible expense, timing purchases strategically, and considering an S Corp election once you...
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Alex Zelaya: Feb 13, 2026
Self-employment tax hits freelancers with a 15.3% charge on all net profits, often costing thousands more than W-2 employees pay for the same Social...
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Natalia Budyldina: Feb 13, 2026
Learn how to launch a profitable consulting business in days using the right structure, pricing, and tax strategies from the start.
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Lettuce: Feb 13, 2026
This guide explains why a single-member LLC operating agreement matters in California, what it should include, and how it protects your liability. You’ll...
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Alex Zelaya: Feb 11, 2026
A partnership tax return (Form 1065) sounds complicated, but most solopreneurs don't actually need to file one. Single-member LLCs report income directly...
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Lettuce: Jan 22, 2026
Go From “Scarcity Mindset” to Strategic Confidence Harlow Co-Founder Samantha Anderl on Overcoming the Emotional and Operational Drains of Solo Work...
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Diane Kennedy, CPA: Jan 18, 2026
The Augusta Rule lets small business owners rent their home to their business for up to 14 days a year, creating a business deduction without taxable...
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Diane Kennedy, CPA: Jan 18, 2026
Did you know that solopreneurs can access more flexible tax breaks than larger businesses? This is thanks to simpler ownership and fewer nondiscrimination...
