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1099 Taxes: A Complete Guide for Freelancers & Contractors
When people search for “1099 taxes,” they usually mean the taxes they owe on…
Accounting and Tax Guide for Doctors
A tax guide for doctors who earn on their own: self-employment tax, S Corp…
Bookkeeping & Accounting for Therapists: A Complete Guide
Bookkeeping for therapists, simplified: track insurance and self-pay income, organize practice expenses, protect client…
Accounting for Content Creators: Taxes, Bookkeeping & CPA Tips
Accounting for content creators made simple: track every income stream, record gross payouts, run…
S Corp Election Deadline: How and When to File Form 2553
For an existing business on a calendar year, the S Corp election deadline is…
What Is an S Corp? A Complete Guide for Freelancers & Self-Employed
An S Corp is a federal tax status that a corporation or LLC can…
S Corp Taxes: The Complete Guide for Small Business Owners
Understanding S Corp taxes can feel confusing because there isn’t one S Corp tax.…
Collective vs. QuickBooks Solopreneur: Which Fits Your Business Stage?
Collective vs. QuickBooks Solopreneur compared- see why Solopreneur works for Schedule C freelancers but…
Collective vs. Lettuce: Which Back Office Is Right for Your Business-of-One?
Collective vs. Lettuce compared on pricing, bookkeeping, payroll, and support. See which back office…
How To Start an S Corp: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Self-Employed
An S Corp starts as a legal entity, not a company you build from…
How to Run Payroll When You’re an S Corp Owner-Employee and Hiring Contractors
Running a business-of-one often involves wearing many hats, but once you elect S Corp…
Simple Steps To Forming an LLC in Georgia: Your Comprehensive 2025 Guide
Are you thinking about taking control of your career and building something of your…
How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner (Without Wrecking Your Finances)
Never pay your rent from your business bank account.It sounds obvious, right? But countless…
S Corp Application Form (2553)
Special Note: Only Real Pen Ink Signatures Allowed Overview Form 2553 is a foundational…
California – Annual S Corporation Franchise Fee Payment Instructions
Most states follow the federal IRS rules and don’t require S Corps to pay…
Shareholder Distributions for Sole S Corp Owners
What to know A shareholder distribution is a way to take funds out of…
How to Start an S Corp in New York
As a NY business owner, if you’re looking for a way to mitigate your…
Guide to Self-Employed Hairstylist Taxes
How do Self-Employed Hairstylists File Taxes? You’re a hairstylist or barber who decided to…
Owner’s Draw vs. Salary: Paying Yourself as a Business Owner
The way you set up your business has a ripple effect. Impacting everything from…
Texas S Corp: What You Need to Know
If you call the Lonestar State home, or are considering moving there – well…
Starting an LLC
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What is an LLC?
An LLC, or Limited Liability Company, is a legal business structure that combines the limited liability protection of…
How to Start an LLC in Maryland: A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting an LLC in Maryland FAQs Why Start an LLC in Maryland? If you’re reading this, you’re probably…
How to Start an LLC in Colorado: A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting an LLC in Colorado FAQs Why Start an LLC in Colorado? If you’re in Colorado, or planning…
How to Start an LLC in Washington State: A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting an LLC in Washington State FAQs Why Start an LLC in Washington State? If you’re in Washington…
How to Start an LLC in Oregon: A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting an LLC in Oregon FAQs Why Start an LLC in Oregon? If you’re in Oregon, or planning…
Starting an S Corp
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S Corp Pros and Cons: Is It Worth It for Self-Employed Owners?
Real tax savings come with real responsibilities. Here’s what an S Corp actually involves,…
S Corp Election Deadline: How and When to File Form 2553
For an existing business on a calendar year, the S Corp election deadline is…
What Is an S Corp? A Complete Guide for Freelancers & Self-Employed
An S Corp is a federal tax status that a corporation or LLC can…
S Corp Taxes: The Complete Guide for Small Business Owners
Understanding S Corp taxes can feel confusing because there isn’t one S Corp tax.…
LLC vs S Corp in New York State: Which Is Right for You?
If you run a Business-of-One in New York State, the LLC vs S Corp…
LLC vs S Corp in New York City: Which Is Right for Your Business?
If you live or do business in the five boroughs, the LLC vs S…
LLC vs S Corp in Georgia: Which Is Right for You?
If you run a Business-of-One in Georgia, the LLC vs S Corp decision starts…
LLC vs S Corp in Florida: Which Is Right for You?
If you run a Business-of-One in Florida, the LLC vs S Corp decision comes…
LLC vs S Corp in Texas: Which Is Right for Your Business?
If you run a Business-of-One in Texas, the LLC vs S Corp decision comes…
LLC vs S Corp: The Difference and Tax Benefits in California
If you run a Business-of-One in California, the LLC vs S Corp decision has…
How to Convert an LLC to S Corp: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to convert an LLC to S Corp status: the 5 steps, whether you…
What Is the 2% Shareholder Health Insurance Rule for S Corps?
If your S Corp pays for your health insurance, the IRS won’t let you…
Is an S Corp Worth It? The Full Income Breakeven Table (2026)
Is an S Corp worth it at your income? See the full breakeven table…
S Corp FAQ: 50 Direct Answers for Solopreneurs
From reasonable salary to quarterly taxes, we're answering the S Corp questions solopreneurs ask…
How to Pay Yourself as an S Corp Owner
You elected S Corp status to save on taxes, but now you’re staring at…
How to Reduce Self-Employment Tax With an S Corp in 2026
If you’re self-employed, roughly 15.3% of your income is going straight to a tax…
The S Corp Owner’s Mid-Year Check-In: Is Your Structure Doing What It Should?
If you’re running your business under an S Corp election, mid-year is a worthwhile…
Switching to an S Corp Mid-Year: What to Know Before You Do It
The S Corp election is one of the more impactful decisions a solopreneur can…
LLC vs. S Corp for Creators: Your Questions Answered
If you’ve spent any time in creator communities, you’ve probably seen the conversation loop:…
The Best Structure for Solo Consultant Taxes
Running a consulting practice means wearing every hat. Account executive, project manager, delivery lead,…
California Guides
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The Complete Guide to LLC Costs in California
Running a business of any kind comes with expenses. Even a Business-of-One operating out…
S Corp Tax Treatment in California – Guide for Freelancers
The Golden State isn’t as “golden” as it used to be, at least for…
Freelancer’s Guide to Getting a Business License for LLCs & S Corps in California
Even if you managed to survive without a business license when you were a…
The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Business In California
Are you ready to start a business in California? We’ve got some great news…
Guide to Single Member LLC Post Entity Formation Setup in California
After you’ve filed your articles of organization with the California Secretary of State, your…
A Complete Guide to Disregarded Entities in California
Whenever you establish a business, it receives a type of tax treatment automatically from…
Sole Proprietorships vs. Single Member LLCs in California
Ready to start your business all on your own? Well, one of the first…
Business License California: What you Need to Know
If you do business in California, you might need a California business license, permit,…
California LLC Tax Rate – Freelancers Guide
Ah, taxes. No one can avoid them, including your limited liability company (LLC). So,…
Freelancers Guide to LLCs in California – What You Need to Know
Are you a freelancer who’s ready to officially form their own business? That’s great!…
The Ultimate Guide to Naming an LLC in California
Registering your freelance business as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) comes with a host…
Tax savings for the self-employed
We help our clients save an average of $10,000* every year and stop worrying about the bookkeeping and tax side of running their business
Get Started with Collective* Savings estimates reflect the average 2023 federal self-employment (SE) tax savings for Collective members with an S Corp tax election, based on business profits that would’ve otherwise been subject to SE tax. Actual savings will vary based on individual circumstances.