For solopreneurs, freelancers, and owner-operators — no panic, no jargon.
A SECURE 2.0 rule requiring some high earners' catch-up contributions to go in as Roth took effect January 1. Here's the real $150,000 threshold and who it actually hits.
Read it →A bipartisan bill would repeal the federal excise tax on new trucks and trailers. It hasn't passed. Here's what the tax means for your next purchase while it's still the law.
Read it →A new federal deduction worth up to $25,000 applies to tipped self-employed work too. What it covers, what it doesn't, and what to check before September 15.
Read it →The underpayment interest rate is back up to 7% this quarter. What that means for your next estimated payment, and how to check you're covered.
Read it →SEP IRA and Solo 401(k) limits climb to $72,000 for 2026. What established freelancers should check before their next estimated payment.
Read it →Full first-year write-offs for equipment are permanent now, and the Section 179 limit is up to $2.56 million for 2026. What to check before you buy.
Read it →The 1099-K threshold is back up to $20,000 and 200 transactions. Here's why no form doesn't mean no tax bill, and what to check before September 15.
Read it →A new program called Automatic Exemption from Penalty now clears failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties without you asking. Here's who qualifies.
Read it →The 20% deduction is permanent now, and the phase-out range widened for 2026. What established freelancers should check this week.
Read it →The new HVUT tax period started July 1. A calm rundown of what's due, what changed, and what to do this week.
Read it →The standard mileage rate jumped to 76 cents a mile on July 1. Here's how to split your log and claim it right.
Read it →Clients don't have to send a 1099-NEC until they've paid you $2,000 in 2026. Here's what that does — and doesn't — mean for you.
Read it →What they are, how much to set aside, and what actually happens if you miss one.
Read it →Common, fixable, and nothing to be embarrassed about — here's how to catch them before April.
Read it →Settlement statements, fuel receipts, IFTA, and per diem — turned into a five-minute habit.
Read it →Retirement accounts, S-corp elections, and building a real system instead of guesswork.
Read it →"I'm in your corner. I always will be."