How to Track Business Expenses With a Simple Spreadsheet
Tracking expenses consistently is the single best habit a self-employed worker can build. Here's a dead-simple spreadsheet system that works at tax time.
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How to Lower Your Taxable Income Before Year-End
A few smart moves before December 31 can significantly cut what you owe. Here are the most effective ways to lower your taxable income before the year closes.
How to Read Your W-2 and Make Sure It’s Correct
Your W-2 determines whether you get a refund or owe money. Here's how to read every box on your W-2—and what to do if something looks wrong.
Business Credit Cards: Which Expenses Are Deductible?
Business credit card spending can be fully deductible—if the expenses qualify. Here's which charges count, how to document them, and what to avoid.
Sole Proprietor Taxes: Everything You Need to File
As a sole proprietor, you file your business income on Schedule C. Here's a complete walkthrough of what to report, what to deduct, and how to file.
Disability Income and Taxes: What You Need to Report
Is your disability income taxable? It depends on the source. Here's how SSDI, private disability insurance, and workers' comp are each treated by the IRS.
How to Write Off Software and SaaS Tools for Business
Most software and SaaS tools you use for business are fully deductible. Here's which subscriptions qualify, how to document them, and where to claim them.
The Safe Harbor Rule: Self-Employed Penalty Protection
The safe harbor rule protects self-employed workers from IRS underpayment penalties. Here's exactly how it works and how to use it to your advantage.
Going Back to School? Education Tax Credits to Claim
Going back to school could make you eligible for the American Opportunity or Lifetime Learning Credit. Here's how each works and how to claim them.