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Diane Kennedy, CPA: May 27, 2026
Creators earn from multiple streams including platform ads, affiliate commissions, sponsorships, and digital products. Each revenue type has unique tax...
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Alex Zelaya: Jun 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: Jul 23, 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: Jul 13, 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: Sep 1, 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: Oct 23, 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: Jul 17, 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: Jul 20, 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: Jul 8, 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: Jul 28, 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: May 10, 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: Jul 24, 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: Jul 20, 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: Jun 9, 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.
