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Serbia's Paušal Flat-Rate Tax in 2026: The 6 Million RSD Ceiling, the 10% Cap, and What Freelancers Should Track

Serbia's paušal flat-rate regime charges roughly 170,000 freelancers a fixed monthly tax — RSD 30,000–60,000 for most Belgrade IT contractors in 2026 — but crossing the 6,000,000 RSD annual turnover ceiling triggers full-profit taxation with no grace period. Here's how the 2026 decisions, the 10% year-over-year cap extended through 2027, and a simple multi-currency ledger fit together.

mike

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TrumpIRA.gov and the Federal Saver's Match: What Self-Employed Workers Should Know Before 2027

TrumpIRA.gov, a Treasury-run IRA marketplace launching January 1, 2027, will list providers capped at a 0.15% expense ratio with no account minimums and connect eligible savers to a Federal Saver's Match of up to $1,000 a year — a 50% match on the first $2,000 contributed. Here is how it fits alongside a SEP-IRA or Solo 401(k), and why accurate books determine the contribution you can actually make.

mike

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Solo 401(k) for Self-Employed Owners in 2026: How to Actually Max It Out

In 2026 a Solo 401(k) lets a self-employed owner shelter up to $72,000 ($83,250 with the ages 60–63 super catch-up) across a $24,500 employee deferral and a 25%-of-compensation employer contribution. This guide covers the two-bucket math, the new mandatory Roth catch-up for W-2 wages over $145,000, first-year vs. ongoing deadlines, and the $250,000 Form 5500-EZ filing trigger.

mike

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UAE Small Business Relief Ends After 2026: What Freelancers Need to Do Now

The UAE's Small Business Relief — a 0% corporate tax election for resident businesses with revenue of AED 3 million or less — expires for tax periods ending after December 31, 2026. Here is what freelancers and small businesses should do before the standard 9% rate applies, from the AED 1 million registration threshold and its AED 10,000 late penalty to building profit-ready bookkeeping.

mike

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