The 100% Illusion
One of the biggest traps in self-employment is what I call the 100% Illusion.
A client pays you $5,000, and your brain naturally wants to treat it like you just made $5,000 to spend. But if you are a freelancer, contractor, consultant, or solo business owner, that check is not fully yours.…
The Penalty Trap
The IRS loves a missed deadline because missed deadlines turn into easy penalties.
That is why so many business owners ask, when are business taxes due, and get tripped up by the answer. It is a trick question. The due date depends entirely on how your business is structured. A sole proprietor…