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Part 1: What Is a Business-of-One? The Definitive Guide for Solo Entrepreneurs, Freelancers & Independent Contractors

Picture of Diane Kennedy, CPA Diane Kennedy, CPA: Aug 22, 2026

Businesses-of-one are reshaping the American economy, with solo operators now representing the majority of U.S. small businesses. Freelancers,...

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Consulting Fees: How to Set Rates and Keep More of What You Earn

Picture of Alex Zelaya Alex Zelaya: Aug 26, 2026

Your consulting fees should reflect true costs, including self-employment tax, benefits, and overhead, not just your time. Choosing the right pricing...

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Above-the-Line Deductions (for Solopreneurs): 7 Deductions You Can't Afford to Miss

Picture of Alex Zelaya Alex Zelaya: Aug 19, 2026

Above the line deductions for solopreneurs work harder than most write-offs because they lower your adjusted gross income first, which can widen your...

Happy solo business owner

5 min read

What Is a C Corp? Why Solopreneurs Should Think Twice

Picture of Alex Zelaya Alex Zelaya: Aug 19, 2026

C corporations are rarely the right fit for solopreneurs. Built for investor-backed companies, they come with double taxation and heavy compliance costs...

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When Is Open Enrollment for Health Insurance 2026? Key Dates and What Solopreneurs Need to Know

Picture of Alex Zelaya Alex Zelaya: Aug 18, 2026

Marketplace open enrollment for 2026 coverage runs from November 1, 2025, through January 15, 2026, in most states. If you enroll by December 15, your...

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

Picture of Alex Zelaya Alex Zelaya: Aug 18, 2026

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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10 min read

11 Truck Driver Tax Deductions: The Complete Guide for Solopreneurs

Picture of Lettuce Lettuce: Aug 17, 2026

Truck driver tax deductions add up fast when you track them right. From per diem meals to maintenance, home office costs, and retirement contributions,...

How to File Taxes as a Real Estate Agent: Step-by-Step Guide

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How to File Taxes as a Real Estate Agent: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

Picture of Alex Zelaya Alex Zelaya: Aug 26, 2026

Learning how to file taxes as a real estate agent starts with picking the right structure, since an S-Corp can save you thousands in self-employment...

What Is a 1099-R? Your Guide to Retirement Distributions

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What Is a 1099-R? Your Guide to Retirement Distributions for Solopreneurs

Picture of Alex Zelaya Alex Zelaya: Aug 15, 2026

What is a 1099-R? It's the form that reports distributions from your retirement accounts, and it's personal, not tied to your business, even if you run an...

AI Built Your Business. Now, Who Manages the Self-Employment Taxes?

6 min read

AI Built the Solopreneur Economy. Now, Who Manages Self-Employment Taxes?

Picture of Lettuce Lettuce: Aug 14, 2026

AI handed one person the keys to a whole company. It didn't hand them a finance team. Here's the gap, and how to close it.

4 min read

Halfway Through 2026. Your Mid-Year Check-in with 5 Questions

Picture of Lettuce Lettuce: Aug 11, 2026

A candid, low-pressure mid-year check-in for your solo business. A move or two can still scale the year. Welcome back to The Wedge, the newsletter for...

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8 min read

IRS Mileage Rate 2026: Everything Freelancers And Self-Employed Workers Need To Know

Picture of Natalia Budyldina Natalia Budyldina: Aug 11, 2026

The 2026 IRS mileage rate is now 72.5 cents per mile, and for freelancers and self-employed workers, that adds up to real tax savings. This guide covers...

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4 min read

S Corp Vs C Corp for Solopreneurs: Stop Overcomplicating Your Business

Picture of Lettuce Lettuce: Aug 9, 2026

Choosing between an S Corp vs C Corp comes down to how your business is built and where it's headed. For solopreneurs, the S Corp structure typically wins...

1099 Taxes for Real Estate Agents Fix Cash Flow First

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1099 Taxes For Real Estate Agents: When An S Corp Helps

Picture of Natalia Budyldina Natalia Budyldina: Aug 8, 2026

1099 taxes for real estate agents work better as a system, not a scramble. This article shows you how to set aside and pay taxes as each commission check...

Discover how a real estate agent's salary really works. Learn what solo agents earn after commissions, expenses, and taxes. Get tips to keep more. Try Lettuce.

3 min read

Real Estate Agent Salary: The Complete Guide For Solo Professionals

Picture of Lettuce Lettuce: Aug 7, 2026

Real estate agent salary numbers can be deceiving. What you actually take home depends on your sales volume, commission rate, brokerage split, expenses,...

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