Money & Taxes for the Self-Employed
Straight answers on the money side of running a business: self-employment taxes, deductions, paying yourself, business credit, invoicing and bookkeeping.
How Do I Pay Taxes When I'm Self-Employed?
Self-employment tax explained, 2026 quarterly estimated tax dates, how much to set aside, safe harbor rules and how to pay.
5 min readRead →Money & TaxesWhat Business Expenses Can I Deduct? (2026)
16 common small business tax deductions for 2026, including home office, mileage, equipment, Section 179, meals and the QBI deduction, plus what you can't deduct.
4 min readRead →Money & TaxesHow Do I Pay Myself as a Business Owner?
Owner's draw vs salary by business structure, how S corp pay works, how much to take, and a worked example.
4 min readRead →Money & TaxesHow Do I Build Business Credit?
Ten steps to build a business credit profile: entity, EIN, D-U-N-S number, reporting trade accounts, business cards and monitoring.
4 min readRead →Money & TaxesHow to Write an Invoice (with a Free Template)
What to include on an invoice, how to send it, and the mistakes that delay payment.
3 min readRead →Money & TaxesWhat Does Net 30 Mean? Payment Terms Explained
Net 30, Net 15, 2/10 Net 30 and other payment terms, plus how to get paid on time.
3 min readRead →Money & Taxes1099 vs W-2: Contractor or Employee? (2026 Rules)
How to classify workers, what each costs, and the new $2,000 Form 1099-NEC threshold for 2026.
3 min readRead →Money & TaxesBookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners
A simple system to track income and expenses, categorize them for taxes, and stay organized.
3 min readRead →Money & TaxesInvoice vs Receipt: What's the Difference?
When to send an invoice, when to give a receipt, and when you need both.
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