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What Therapists Need to Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill: QBI, 100% Bonus Depreciation & Hiring Workers

Picture of Diane Kennedy, CPA Diane Kennedy, CPA: Aug 26, 2026

This article breaks down what the One Big Beautiful Bill means for therapists in private practice, including the now-permanent QBI deduction, the return...

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Part 2: The $10,000 Tax Problem: Why Solopreneurs Overpay (and the S Corp Fix)

Picture of Diane Kennedy, CPA Diane Kennedy, CPA: Aug 23, 2026

Businesses-of-one face a costly blind spot: overpaying on taxes simply because of how their entity is structured. Operating as a sole proprietor or...

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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...

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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?

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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.

Freelancer woman in her early 40s seated in a parked car, looking at her phone with a confident soft smile while parked outside a client's modern office; warm natural daylight and shallow depth of field keep focus on her and the car interior.

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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...

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...

Real Estate Agent Taxes: The Ultimate Guide

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Real Estate Agent Taxes: The Ultimate Guide

Picture of Natalia Budyldina Natalia Budyldina: Aug 7, 2026

Real estate agent taxes get easier when you stop treating deductions as the whole game. This guide covers the full picture: your tax status, the quarterly...

What is Schedule C? Discover how solo business owners and freelancers use Schedule C to maximize deductions and simplify tax filing. Learn more now!

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What Is Schedule C? The Solo Business Owner's Guide To Smarter Tax Filing

Picture of Lettuce Lettuce: Aug 5, 2026

What is Schedule C? It's the IRS form freelancers, consultants, and solopreneurs use to report income and expenses each tax season. Getting it right means...

What is a 1099-K? Learn how it impacts solopreneurs and S-corps, avoid tax mistakes, and get expert tips for accurate filing. Discover more with Lettuce.

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What Is a 1099-K? Everything Solopreneurs Need to Know in 2026

Picture of Alex Zelaya Alex Zelaya: Aug 4, 2026

Compare to statements What is a 1099-K? It's the gross payment volume your processor reports to the IRS, not your actual taxable income. That number can...

Real Estate Agent Tax Deductions That Move the Needle

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10 Real Estate Agent Tax Deductions That Actually Move the Needle

Picture of Natalia Budyldina Natalia Budyldina: Aug 2, 2026

Real estate agent tax deductions add up fast when you know where to look. Track mileage, home office costs, marketing spend, and professional fees with...

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S Corp for Consultants: What You Gain Beyond Tax Savings

Picture of Natalia Budyldina Natalia Budyldina: Jul 31, 2026

S Corp for consultants earning $80K or more can mean real savings, thanks to splitting income between salary and distributions to cut self-employment...

Best Tax Breaks for Content Creators in 2026

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The Best Tax Breaks for Content Creators Under the One Big Beautiful Bill

Picture of Diane Kennedy, CPA Diane Kennedy, CPA: Jul 30, 2026

Content creators can reduce their tax burden by taking advantage of restored 100% bonus depreciation, properly tracking business expenses, and...

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