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Business Taxes in the United States: Complete IRS-Based Guide for LLCs, Corporations, Sole Proprietors, and Startups Consulting

Business Taxes in the United States: Complete IRS-Based Guide for LLCs, Corporations, Sole Proprietors, and Startups

Business taxation in the U.S. is governed by the IRS and understanding the rules is essential for compliance. This guide explains how business structures are taxed, required federal filings, estimated tax, and ways to reduce tax liability.

  • Emily Rhodes Emily Rhodes
  • 31 Dec 2025
How to Apply for an EIN: Complete IRS Guide for New Businesses, LLCs, Corporations, and Nonprofits Business Strategy , Consulting

How to Apply for an EIN: Complete IRS Guide for New Businesses, LLCs, Corporations, and Nonprofits

An EIN (Federal Tax Identification Number) is a unique nine-digit IRS identifier your business needs for tax filings, opening bank accounts, hiring employees, and staying compliant — required for LLCs, corporations, and nonprofits.

  • Emily Rhodes Emily Rhodes
  • 31 Dec 2025
How to Register an LLC in the United States: A Complete IRS-Aligned Guide for Entrepreneurs Business Strategy , Consulting

How to Register an LLC in the United States: A Complete IRS-Aligned Guide for Entrepreneurs

An LLC is a popular U.S. business structure because it limits owners’ personal liability, offers flexible management and typically pass-through taxation under state law, while the IRS governs federal tax treatment and reporting.

  • Emily Rhodes Emily Rhodes
  • 31 Dec 2025
Tax Planning Checklist for Freelancers Business Strategy , Consulting

Tax Planning Checklist for Freelancers

Practical tax planning checklist for freelancers: how much to set aside, when to pay quarterly taxes, key deductions, retirement options, recordkeeping tips, and a 30-day action plan.

  • Emily Rhodes Emily Rhodes
  • 30 Dec 2025
How to File Back Taxes Without Getting Penalized: A Safe Path Forward Business Strategy , Consulting

How to File Back Taxes Without Getting Penalized: A Safe Path Forward

Owe back taxes? This concise guide shows how to file past-due returns, reduce or remove penalties, arrange payments (installments/OIC), and includes forms plus a sample letter.

  • Emily Rhodes Emily Rhodes
  • 30 Dec 2025
New Qualified Tips Deduction: Tax Relief for Service Workers Under H.R.1

New Qualified Tips Deduction: Tax Relief for Service Workers Under H.R.1

H.R.1 adds a new deduction for qualified tips received in service businesses. Here’s what counts as a “qualified tip” and how the deduction works.

  • Emily Rhodes Emily Rhodes
  • 21 Nov 2025
New Overtime Compensation Deduction: How Workers Can Save Up to $12,500 Under H.R.1 Business , Business Strategy

New Overtime Compensation Deduction: How Workers Can Save Up to $12,500 Under H.R.1

H.R.1 introduces a new deduction for qualifying overtime pay, allowing workers to deduct up to $12,500 from taxable income. Here’s how it works and who qualifies.

  • Emily Rhodes Emily Rhodes
  • 21 Nov 2025
New Business Tax Incentives & Expensing Rules Under H.R.1 (2025 Update) Business Strategy

New Business Tax Incentives & Expensing Rules Under H.R.1 (2025 Update)

H.R.1 expands full expensing, increases small-business deductions, and updates corporate tax incentives beginning in 2025. Here’s what business owners need to know.

  • Emily Rhodes Emily Rhodes
  • 14 Nov 2025
Expanded Child Tax Credit & New Eligibility Rules Under H.R.1 (2025 Update) Business Strategy

Expanded Child Tax Credit & New Eligibility Rules Under H.R.1 (2025 Update)

H.R.1 expands the Child Tax Credit (CTC), increases the refundable portion, and updates eligibility rules for millions of families starting in 2025.

  • Emily Rhodes Emily Rhodes
  • 14 Nov 2025
Permanent Individual Tax Rates & New $40,000 SALT Deduction (H.R.1 – 2025) Business Strategy

Permanent Individual Tax Rates & New $40,000 SALT Deduction (H.R.1 – 2025)

The 2025 H.R.1 “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” makes individual tax rates permanent and raises the SALT deduction cap to $40,000. Here’s what California taxpayers need to know.

  • Emily Rhodes Emily Rhodes
  • 14 Nov 2025