Last-Minute Tax Filing Checklist Before April 15
Tax day is April 15, 2026. If you're a small business owner or freelancer who hasn't filed yet, this is your checklist before you hit submit.
1099 vs W-2: How to Estimate Your Tax Bill Before April 15
Hiring a contractor or thinking about switching from 1099 to W-2? How to estimate the tax bill for both, with real numbers for 2026.
How the SALT Cap Increase Affects Your Tax Bill
The SALT deduction cap jumped from $10,000 to $40,400 in 2026. What that means for business owners in high-tax states, and whether it helps you.
Freelancer Tax Estimate: $50K, $75K, $100K in 2026
Freelance or sole prop? Exact federal income tax and self-employment tax on $50K, $75K, and $100K in net profit for 2026.
E-file.com vs TaxAct: Best Budget Tax Software for 2026
E-file.com and TaxAct are two of the most popular budget tax software options. One is bare-bones simple and very cheap. The other costs more but covers more.
What Does a $60K Salary Actually Cost Your Business?
When you offer someone $60,000 a year, that's not what it costs you. Full breakdown of employer taxes, employee take-home, and the gap between.
W-4 Guide for Small Business Owners
The 2026 W-4 has major changes from the OBBBA: new deductions for tips, overtime, and auto loans. What small business owners need to know.
TaxJar vs Avalara: Which Sales Tax Tool Is Better?
TaxJar is simpler and cheaper, starting at $19/month with auto-filing. Avalara is deeper and more expensive. A comparison for e-commerce sellers.
Do I Need to Collect Sales Tax for My Online Store?
If you sell online and ship to other states, you may owe sales tax. A plain-English guide to nexus, thresholds, and what Etsy/Shopify handle.
How to Reverse Calculate Sales Tax From a Total
Your receipt shows the total but you need the pre-tax amount. The formula: Total / (1 + Tax Rate). Why you can't just multiply backward.