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Tax Guides

Tax guides, deductions, and compliance for freelancers and small businesses across US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

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QBI Deduction 2026: The New 23% Rate Explained for Freelancers and Small Businesses

The Qualified Business Income deduction increased from 20% to 23% under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, now permanent for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Mar 14, 2026·7 min read
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R&D Tax Deduction 2026: Immediate Expensing Restored by OBBBA

The OBBBA restores immediate deductibility for domestic R&D expenses beginning in 2026, reversing the 5-year amortization requirement that began in 2022.

Mar 14, 2026
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SALT Deduction 2026: New $40,000 Cap Explained Under OBBBA

The OBBBA quadruples the SALT deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 for 2026, with significant implications for high-tax state taxpayers.

Mar 14, 2026·8 min read
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Schedule C Receipt Requirements: What Self-Employed Filers Need to Document

Comprehensive guide to Schedule C receipt and documentation requirements for self-employed filers, covering expense categories, audit risks, and recordkeeping best practices.

Mar 14, 2026·11 min read
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Section 179 Deduction 2026: New $2.5 Million Limit Explained

The OBBBA nearly doubled the Section 179 maximum deduction to $2.56 million, making it one of the most powerful tax tools for small businesses in 2026.

Mar 14, 2026·8 min read
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Small Business Tax Deductions 2026: Complete Checklist After OBBBA

Complete checklist of small business tax deductions for 2026, including office expenses, equipment, vehicles, travel, meals, employee costs, marketing, insurance, and more -- all updated for OBBBA changes.

Mar 14, 2026·8 min read
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Standard Deduction 2026: New Amounts and What Changed Under OBBBA

The standard deduction for 2026 is higher than ever. The OBBBA permanently extended the nearly doubled standard deduction from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was originally scheduled to revert after 2025.

Mar 14, 2026·5 min read
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Tax Tips for Freelancers 2026: Key OBBBA Changes You Need to Know

The OBBBA permanently extended and expanded several deductions for freelancers in 2026. These tax tips will help you keep more of what you earn.

Mar 14, 2026·9 min read
Tax Preparation Tips for Small Businesses and Self-Employed Professionals
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Tax Preparation Tips for Small Businesses and Self-Employed Professionals

Practical tax preparation tips for small businesses and self-employed professionals covering income tax, self-employment tax, deductible expenses, and common mistakes to avoid.

May 11, 2024·4 min read
Essential Tax Tips for Freelancers
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Essential Tax Tips for Freelancers

Tax tips for freelancers covering how to maximize deductions, manage quarterly estimated payments, stay compliant with changing tax laws, and avoid common pitfalls.

May 11, 2024·5 min read
Self-Employed Tax Write-Offs: 25+ Deductions You Can Claim in 2026
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Self-Employed Tax Write-Offs: 25+ Deductions You Can Claim in 2026

Complete list of 28 self-employed write-offs across six categories, updated for 2026 including OBBBA changes like the 23% QBI deduction and restored 100% bonus depreciation.

Oct 10, 2023·11 min read
Understanding Canadian Taxes: GST, PST, QST, and HST Explained
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Understanding Canadian Taxes: GST, PST, QST, and HST Explained

Canada uses a combination of federal GST and provincial sales taxes that vary by province. This guide explains GST, PST, QST, and HST and why receipts often show two tax lines.

Oct 4, 2023·4 min read
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