A 2026 guide to Schedule C deductions for 1099 real estate agents, covering the 72.5-cent mileage rate, home office rules, marketing, dues, the 20% QBI deduction, and the write-offs most agents miss.
A UCC-1 financing statement lasts five years and can block future financing if a lender forgets to file a UCC-3 termination after payoff. This guide covers specific vs. blanket liens, how to search your state's records, and how to force a termination under Article 9.
Since the 2018 South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling, 46 states can require out-of-state sellers to collect sales tax once they cross economic nexus thresholds — typically $100,000 in annual sales. This guide covers 2026 thresholds, marketplace facilitator rules, and a seven-step compliance playbook.
Franchise tax is a state privilege tax owed regardless of profit. Sixteen states plus D.C. charge it, with rates from a flat $300 in Delaware to $800 minimums in California and a 0.75% margin tax in Texas.
A practical 2026 guide to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for employers, covering the 10 target groups, credits up to $9,600 per qualified veteran hire, the 28-day Form 8850 deadline, and how to keep filing during the current congressional hiatus.
How sales tax nexus works in 2026 — the $100,000 / 200-transaction thresholds, marketplace facilitator laws, and the six ways small businesses accidentally trigger multi-state tax obligations.
A practical guide to claiming charitable contribution tax deductions — covering qualified organizations, AGI limits (20%–60%), documentation requirements, and strategies like donor-advised funds and qualified charitable distributions for retirees.
A practical breakdown of Delaware's business tax obligations—franchise tax, corporate income tax, gross receipts tax, and LLC annual fees—with calculation methods, filing deadlines, and entity-by-entity comparisons for founders and business owners.
A cost-benefit breakdown of DIY bookkeeping versus professional bookkeeping services—covering real time costs, hidden risks, and a four-question decision framework for small business owners.
EIDL borrowers must maintain records for decades—five years current plus three years after final payoff. This guide covers which documents to keep, SBA audit powers, approved fund uses, and how to build an audit-ready bookkeeping system.
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