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Alex Zelaya: Jun 3, 2026
Reviewed by: Mark Rose Reducing taxes on 1099 income means capturing every deductible expense, timing purchases strategically, and considering an S Corp...
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Alex Zelaya: May 13, 2026
Reviewed by: Mark Rose Self-employment tax hits freelancers with a 15.3% charge on all net profits, often costing thousands more than W-2 employees pay...
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Natalia Budyldina: May 8, 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: May 12, 2026
Reviewed by: Mark Rose A partnership tax return (Form 1065) sounds complicated, but most solopreneurs don't actually need to file one. Single-member LLCs...
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Lettuce: Mar 24, 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: May 18, 2026
Reviewed by: Ran Harpaz The Augusta Rule lets small business owners rent their home to their business for up to 14 days a year, creating a business...
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Diane Kennedy, CPA: May 19, 2026
Reviewed by: Ran Harpaz Did you know that solopreneurs can access more flexible tax breaks than larger businesses? This is thanks to simpler ownership and...
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Diane Kennedy, CPA: May 10, 2026
Reviewed by: Ran Harpaz A solid solopreneur action plan starts with structure, not just income. Many solopreneurs watch their tax bills climb as they...
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Natalia Budyldina: May 19, 2026
Reviewed by: Mark Rose Smart self-employment tax deductions can save solopreneurs thousands each year. From home office expenses and health insurance to...
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Diane Kennedy, CPA: May 8, 2026
Reviewed by: Ran Harpaz Headlines around the OBBB can be misleading for solopreneurs, so the real focus should be on how IRS guidance and income...
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Alex Zelaya: Jan 4, 2026
Getting a Washington business license is straightforward and takes about 30 minutes online. Most freelancers earning over $12,000 need one, but the real...
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Natalia Budyldina: Mar 19, 2026
Freelance work is best approached as running a professional services business, with full ownership over clients, pricing, and time, rather than as gig...
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Alex Zelaya: Mar 24, 2026
A single-member LLC protects your personal assets while opening the door to serious tax savings. Once your business income reaches around $80,000,...
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Diane Kennedy, CPA: Dec 26, 2025
This article was originally published in Accounting Today and written by Ran Harpaz, CEO of Lettuce, and Diane Kennedy, Head of Tax Education at Lettuce.
