LLCs offer flexible tax treatment — from pass-through taxation and the now-permanent 20% QBI deduction to S-Corp elections that can save $5,000–$50,000 annually. Covers every major LLC tax benefit, real savings examples, and the 2025 law changes that affect your filing strategy.
Medicare tax applies to all wages with no income cap; in 2026 the base rate is 2.9%, but high earners face an additional 0.9% surtax and up to 5% Net Investment Income Tax on passive income.
Self-employed individuals pay 15.3% in Social Security and Medicare taxes—double the employee rate. This guide covers how SE tax is calculated, legal strategies to reduce it (S corp election, retirement contributions, expense deductions), how deferral programs work, and what to do if you can't pay on time.
A practical breakdown of estimated quarterly tax payments for 2026 — who owes them, the four due dates (April 15, June 16, Sept 15, Jan 15), how to calculate using Form 1040-ES, and the safe harbor rules that shield you from IRS underpayment penalties.
Les societats col·lectives no paguen l'impost sobre la renda federal — els ingressos flueixen cap als socis a través de l'Annex K-1, els quals llavors han de pagar tant l'impost sobre la renda com l'impost sobre el treball autònom. Aquesta guia cobreix els terminis del Formulari 1065, les estimacions trimestrals, la sentència Soroban de 2023 sobre socis comanditaris i els cinc errors més costosos que cometen els socis de negocis.
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 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.
Self-employed workers and freelancers who skip quarterly estimated tax payments face IRS underpayment penalties even when they file on time — here's how the pay-as-you-go system works, how to calculate what you owe each quarter, and how the safe harbor rule protects you from guessing wrong.
FICA taxes fund Social Security and Medicare at a combined 15.3% rate — 7.65% each from employer and employee. Covers 2026 rates, the $184,500 Social Security wage base, self-employment tax rules, exemptions, and the compliance mistakes that most commonly trigger IRS penalties.
Step-by-step guide to calculating federal tax liability for small business owners and self-employed individuals—covering gross income, 2025 tax brackets, self-employment tax at 15.3%, quarterly estimated payments, and legal strategies to reduce what you owe.
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