No-fluff tax and bookkeeping advice written specifically for service-business owners — pool techs, contractors, cleaners, landscapers, mobile mechanics, and the 1099 economy in general.
No-fluff tax and bookkeeping advice written specifically for service-business owners — pool techs, contractors, cleaners, landscapers, mobile mechanics, and the 1099 economy in general.
How much to set aside for self-employment taxes: the 25-30% rule explained, the 15.3% SE tax, a worked example, and how to avoid quarterly penalties.
15 commonly-missed small business tax deductions: home office, mileage, phone, half of SE tax, health insurance, the 20% QBI deduction, startup costs, and more.
GPS-tracked work mileage at 2026 IRS rate of $0.70/mile. Year-end CSV for your CPA. No subscription. Pays for the app on a single tax filing.
Step-by-step IRS-compliant guide for self-employed trade contractors: track mileage, scan receipts, categorize expenses correctly for Schedule C in 2026. Includes 2026 rates.
LLC vs sole proprietor vs S-corp compared for small businesses: liability protection, self-employment tax, setup cost, and when the S-corp election saves money.
How to calculate and pay quarterly estimated taxes in 2026: due dates, the safe-harbor shortcut, calculating from actual income, and how to pay via IRS Direct Pay.
Pre-filled Schedule C worksheet PDF: gross receipts, advertising, supplies, meals auto-halved, mileage included on line 9. Built for the year-end CPA handoff.
Year-end accounting export in two clicks. QuickBooks IIF format for QB Desktop, RFC-4180 CSV for Xero/Wave/FreshBooks/Sage. With double-count protection.
How the new 1099-K reporting rules treat Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App differently — and a practical framework for sorting business income from personal transfers in your records.
The five most-commonly-lost receipts for service businesses, why each one slips through the cracks, and a specific habit that prevents each.
A no-fluff list of the 14 documents your CPA will ask for at tax time, with a one-line rule on each. Built for self-employed service operators on Schedule C.