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Driving School Bookkeeping: Deferred Revenue, Dual-Control Vehicles, and the 1099 Question

A $650 prepaid lesson package is a liability, not revenue, until the lessons are delivered. How driving schools handle deferred revenue, choose between Section 179 (up to $12,200 for light vehicles, $32,000 for 6,001–14,000 lb GVWR in 2026) and standard mileage on dual-control cars, classify instructors as 1099 or W-2 under the IRS three-factor test, budget for state surety bonds ($2,000–$50,000), and track the two KPIs — revenue per vehicle-hour ($70+ target) and instructor utilization (75–85%) — that predict margins.

mike

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Why Voiceover Artists Have the Weirdest Bookkeeping in the Gig Economy

Voiceover income mixes 1099s, direct payments that never generate a tax form, 10% agent commissions on some income but not all, and residuals that arrive years after the session. How voice actors handle Schedule C reporting, the §280A exclusive-use home studio deduction, 100% bonus depreciation on mic and booth gear, multi-state tax exposure, and the one KPI — booked hours per audition — that shows whether the business works.

mike

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Direct Primary Care Meets Your HSA in 2026: The OBBBA Rule That Makes Monthly Doctor Fees Tax-Free

OBBBA Section 71308 and IRS Notice 2026-05 let you pair a Direct Primary Care membership of up to $150/month per adult ($300 family) with an HSA starting January 2026, reclassify all Bronze and Catastrophic marketplace plans as HSA-eligible, and make the telehealth pre-deductible safe harbor permanent. Here is how freelancers, solo S-corp owners, and small employers should stack DPC, marketplace coverage, HSAs, and QSEHRA/ICHRA reimbursements without double-dipping.

mike

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