The 1099-K Threshold 2026 Myth: No Form Doesn’t Mean No Tax Owed
In October 2025 the IRS quietly moved a line that affects millions of side hustlers: the Form 1099-K reporting floor went back up to more…
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Single Member LLC Tax Filing: The Step-by-Step 2026 Walkthrough
Your LLC does not file a tax return. That single fact trips up more first-time owners than any other part of single member LLC tax…
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The Self-Employed Health Insurance Deduction: The Month-by-Month Rule That Erased $2,400
A freelance UX contractor paid $9,600 in health insurance premiums in 2026 and could only deduct $7,200 of it. Nothing about her business changed. Her…
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Is an S Corp Election Worth It for a Side Hustle? The 2026 Break-Even Math
A side business clearing $90,000 in profit will pay roughly $12,717 in self-employment tax for 2026. Elect S corporation status, pay yourself a $55,000 salary,…
