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What Is a 1099-G? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

A thin envelope from your state government lands in late January with…

Hannah Bietz By Hannah Bietz

What Is the Augusta Rule? A Tax Guide for the Self-Employed

Your accountant mentioned something called the Augusta Rule, and it sounded almost…

Emily Lauderdale By Emily Lauderdale

What Is the De Minimis Safe Harbor? A Tax Guide for the Self-Employed

You bought a $ 900 laptop for your business, and your bookkeeping…

Mark Paulson By Mark Paulson

What Is Per Diem? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

Per diem is a fixed daily allowance for travel expenses, set by…

Johnson Stiles By Johnson Stiles

How to Make an S Corp Election: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Self-Employed

You keep hearing that an S corp election could save you thousands…

Emily Lauderdale By Emily Lauderdale

What Is a Reasonable Salary for an S Corp? A Plain-English Guide

You elected S corp status to cut your self-employment tax bill, and…

Erika Batsters By Erika Batsters

What Is Corp to Corp (C2C)? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

A recruiter emails about a great contract role and asks whether you…

Erika Batsters By Erika Batsters

7 Top Cheapest QuickBooks Alternatives for Self-Employed in 2026

A few years ago, I hit a wall with subscription creep. My…

Mike Allerson By Mike Allerson

What Is a 1099 Employee? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

A "1099 employee" is a common but technically incorrect term for an…

Mark Paulson By Mark Paulson