- Financial Planning,
- | October 7, 2025
LLC vs. Sole Proprietor: Which One is Right for You?

Starting a business comes with a million little decisions, doesn’t it?What to sell. How to market it. Where to set up shop. But one decision that can seriously shape your […...
- Tax Preparation,
- | October 6, 2025
W-2 Employee vs 1099 Independent Contractor: Key Differences

First, when it comes to working on 1099, the flexibility and freedom are completely different than when you are a W-2 employee. As a W-2 employee, you have to be […]...
- Financial Planning,
- | October 2, 2025
1099-MISC vs 1099-NEC — Key Differences

Introduction When it comes to 1099’s, the two most popular ones are 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC. Now each of them is actually reported differently for tax purposes, so people tend to [&...
- Financial Planning,
- | September 28, 2025
1099 vs W9 — What’s the Difference

Introduction As a CPA who has been practicing for over 10 years and worked with many self-employed professionals and small businesses, I get this question a lot. And I’ll tell [&he...
- AI & Bookkeeping,
- Tax Preparation,
- | September 18, 2025
1099 Tax Complete Guide for 2025

Let’s be honest — 1099 taxes can feel like a total mystery. If you’re a freelancer, gig worker, or anyone who’s self-employed… you probably know what I mean. You make [&helli...
- Financial Planning,
- Finances,
- Small Business,
- | June 17, 2025
Bookkeeping for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Business Owners

Let’s be real — bookkeeping sounds intimidating when you’re just starting out.Numbers. Receipts. Spreadsheets. Reports. It feels like the least exciting part of running your busine...
- Financial Planning,
- Tax Preparation,
- | May 19, 2025
Home Office Deduction Explained: How to Qualify & How Much You Can Save

Let’s be honest. Working from home can be amazing. Pajamas? Check. Coffee on demand? Double check.But when tax season comes around, there is a little-known perk that many freelance...
- Financial Planning,
- Self-employed,
- Tax Preparation,
- | May 17, 2025
Self-Employed? Here’s How to Avoid Overpaying on Taxes

Being self-employed has a lot of perks. Flexibility. Independence. Control over your work. But it also means you handle your own taxes. And if you’re not careful, they can be [&hel...
- Financial Planning,
- Finances,
- | May 14, 2025
The Best Bookkeeping Practices for Freelancers & Gig Workers

Being a freelancer or gig worker comes with amazing freedom. You set your own schedule, pick your clients, and call the shots. But it also comes with a challenge: managing [&hellip...
- Financial Planning,
- Finances,
- | May 10, 2025
How Good Bookkeeping Can Help You Get a Business Loan

Applying for a business loan can feel overwhelming. Lenders want to see that your business is stable and capable of repaying debt. Messy books can lead to rejections. Clean, well-o...