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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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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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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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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: Mar 22, 2026
Did you know that solopreneurs can access more flexible tax breaks than larger businesses? This is thanks to simpler ownership and fewer nondiscrimination...
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Diane Kennedy, CPA: Jan 18, 2026
A solid solopreneur action plan starts with structure, not just income. Many solopreneurs watch their tax bills climb as they grow, not because they're...
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Natalia Budyldina: Feb 12, 2026
Smart self-employment tax deductions can save solopreneurs thousands each year. From home office expenses and health insurance to retirement contributions...
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Diane Kennedy, CPA: Jan 9, 2026
Headlines around the OBBB can be misleading for solopreneurs, so the real focus should be on how IRS guidance and income definitions like AGI and MAGI...
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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.
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Alex Zelaya: Mar 19, 2026
Sole proprietorship taxes mean handling quarterly payments, self-employment tax, and deductions entirely on your own. Most solopreneurs learn through...
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Mark Rose: Mar 19, 2026
December is your last chance to make year-end tax moves that could save thousands. Smart solopreneurs maximize retirement contributions, home office...
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Kat Boogaard: Mar 24, 2026
While “new year, new finances” probably doesn’t top your list of new year mantras, it’s an undeniably helpful mindset to have as a solo business owner....
