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What are Itemized Deductions?
TL/DR version Itemized deduction definition Itemizing deductions involves listing and totaling eligible expenses, such as mortgage interest, medical…
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Marissa Achanzar
Marissa Achanzar spent nearly a decade in public accounting at a top 10 accounting firm, supporting businesses of all sizes and complexity as a senior tax accountant, before joining Collective — where five years and thousands of one-on-one conversations with self-employed business owners turned her into a translator between technical tax concepts and real solopreneur questions. She's a speaker at both public and partnership webinars and summits for Collective, including the 10x Your Freelancing Summit.
- Articles published
- 55
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- Last published
- Sep 2026
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Franchise Tax: What Business Owners Need to Know
It’s not what you think — your neighborhood McDonald’s franchise isn’t the only type of business that’s subject…
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What is Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property (IP) is a crucial aspect of any business, especially in the digital age. Intellectual property encompasses…
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What are Intangible Assets?
Intangible assets are often overlooked in day-to-day operations but understanding them can be an invaluable tool when it…
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What Is Taxable Income?
Navigating the world of taxes can be confusing and overwhelming. As a small solopreneur, it’s important to understand…
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How to Pay Estimated Taxes
As a Business-of-One, there’s no doubt that taxes can be confusing. From keeping track of income and deductions…
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Tax Payments 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding How They Work
So, you’ve finished your tax return and you owe the government more money than you expected. What happened?…