#tax
Данъчни стратегии, планиране и съответствие за физически лица и бизнес
A practical walkthrough of how freelance taxes work — covering the 15.3% self-employment tax, 2026 quarterly payment deadlines, Schedule C deductions, QBI deduction, and retirement strategies that reduce your tax bill.
A practical employer's guide to FUTA — how the 6% federal unemployment tax works, the SUTA credit that reduces most employers' rate to 0.6%, quarterly deposit thresholds, Form 940 filing deadlines, and credit reduction states for 2026.
IRS impersonation fraud cost Americans over $114 million between 2013 and 2025, with average victims losing more than $32,000. Learn the 9 warning signs of a fake IRS letter, what legitimate IRS notices look like, and the exact steps to take if you receive a suspicious letter.
IRS Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status pauses all collection activity—wage garnishments, bank levies, asset seizures—for taxpayers whose income minus allowable expenses leaves no disposable income. Learn how to qualify, apply using Form 433-F, and use the 10-year collection statute expiration date as a strategic advantage.
Eight year-round habits—organized records, quarterly estimated payments, deduction tracking, and fraud awareness—that transform tax season from a last-minute scramble into a routine filing task for employees, freelancers, and small business owners.
A practical guide to 1099 forms for small businesses and freelancers—which forms apply, the 2026 threshold change ($600 → $2,000 for 1099-NEC), filing deadlines, and penalties reaching up to $340 per form for late filing.
A practical guide to when to use Form 1099-NEC vs 1099-MISC — covering filing thresholds, deadlines, penalties up to $630 per form, and common mistakes like misclassifying employees or double-reporting credit card payments.
AGI—the number on Line 11 of Form 1040—determines your taxable income, credit eligibility, and itemization thresholds. This guide covers how to calculate it for 2026, how it differs from MAGI, and five strategies to reduce it, from maxing retirement contributions to Qualified Charitable Distributions.
The AMT is a parallel federal tax system that disallows many standard deductions—here's how it's calculated, which 2025 exemption thresholds apply, and concrete strategies (from ISO exercise timing to bond selection) to reduce your exposure.
US small businesses pay $500–$3,000 for CPA tax prep. See national averages by entity type, 5 fee drivers, and ways to cut costs.
11 million Americans owe $125 billion in back taxes. Learn the exact penalty structure (5%/month for not filing vs. 0.5%/month for not paying), IRS enforcement tools, and every resolution option from installment agreements to Offer in Compromise — with 2024 acceptance rates and eligibility thresholds.
A practical guide to Amazon FBA bookkeeping—covering settlement report reconciliation, FBA fee deductions, COGS calculation, multi-state sales tax nexus, inventory tracking, and quarterly estimated taxes.
