
Your Annual Reminder to File Worker 1099s
Self-Employment, Small Business, Tax PlanningArticle Highlights:
1099-NEC Filing Requirements
Filing Due Date
Independent Contractor Filing Threshold
Landlords
Additional Filing Requirements
Form W-9
Household Workers
Penalties
Endeavors to Mitigate Penalties
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Why an LLC?
Business, Entrepeneurship, Financial Planning, Small BusinessArticle Highlights:
The Purpose and Function of an LLC
Pros and Cons of Choosing An LLC
Advantages
Disadvantages
Does an LLC Need Liability Insurance?
Does an LLC Provide Protection Nationally?
When to Choose…

Life Events That Impact Your Business Taxes
Business, Business Development, Small Business, Tax PlanningWhen Change Hits Your Business, So Do Tax Consequences
In business, change is constant. You start strong, add partners, grow fast, face challenges, and eventually think about what’s next. Each of those turning points—what we’ll call “life…

Why Cash Flow Planning Gets Harder as You Grow
Business, Finance Tips, Financial Planning, Small BusinessGrowth Feels Great—Until It Doesn’t
At first, running your business feels simple: money comes in, bills go out, and if there’s something left over, you’re doing fine.
Then growth happens.
More clients. Bigger projects. Higher payroll.…

Cash Flow vs. Profit: The Hidden Reason Healthy Businesses Struggle
Business, Business Development, Small BusinessWhen a “Good Year” Still Feels Tight
You finally have a year where sales are up and the books show a profit—yet your bank account feels like it missed the memo. You’re working harder than ever, but cash seems to disappear the moment…

Remote Employees, Reimbursements & Taxes: The Two Paths You Can Take
Employees, Payments, Small Business, WorkforceYour team’s remote. They’ve got internet bills, home office gear, maybe extra phone costs. And you—being the good boss you are—want to cover those costs.
But here’s the catch: how you reimburse them changes everything.
There…

Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS): A Huge Tax Benefit
Small BusinessQualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) offers a compelling tax advantage for investors aiming to support small business ventures. Introduced as a part of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993, QSBS enables investors to exclude a considerable…

From Side Hustle to Six Figures: Turning Your Small Business Into a Scalable Firm
Business, Self-Employment, Small Business, StartupIt started as a side hustle — a few clients, a few late nights, maybe some extra cash to ease the budget. But now the calls are coming in faster. The demand is growing. And you’re starting to wonder: Am I ready to take this full-time?
The…

The 2025 Guide to Small Business Tax Deductions You Can’t Afford to Miss
2025 Taxes, Financial Planning, Small Business, Tax Credits, Tax PlanningWhen it comes to running a successful small business, every dollar counts. Yet every year, many owners miss out on valuable tax deductions — and with them, the chance to strengthen their cash flow and reinvest in growth.
In 2025, smarter…

How to Keep Your Business in the Family - Tax Traps and Solutions
Business, Small Business, Succession PlanningSo you built something real.
A business. A legacy. A family-run thing that’s weathered recessions, pandemics, and probably more sleepless nights than you care to count.
Maybe it’s a restaurant. A dental practice. A small farm.
Maybe it’s…
