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What Business Entity is Right for an Amazon Seller?
If you sell products on Amazon, this might very well be the first time you’ve been self-employed. There are a lot of responsibilities that go along with being your own boss. Keeping track of your…
What an LLC Can Mean to Real Estate Agents
For real estate agents, setting up an LLC is absolutely essential in forming a real estate business. The majority of real estate agents work as self-employed, independent contractors; even those agents who work for brokerages operate in…
Rideshare Driver? Cover Your Assets with an LLC
If you’re driving for Uber or Lyft, this might be the first time you’ve taken on the responsibilities of self-employment, including reporting business earnings on your income tax return. Ridesharing is a bit different than…
Which Business Entity is Right for You?
Have you been dreaming about starting your own business? Congratulations! But now what? There is a lot to think about when establishing your new business. One of the first steps for many entrepreneurs is setting…
What is an S Corporation?
According to the IRS, S Corporations are corporations that elect to pass corporate income, losses, deductions, and credits through to their shareholders for federal tax purposes. Shareholders of S corporations report the flow-through of income…
Rethinking Your Business Entity Choice in Light of the TCJA
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made historic changes to the federal tax code. While all types of business entities have received a significant tax break, some have fared better than others. Depending on…
Advice from the Experts: What You Need to Know to Found an LLC
Compared to other business models, forming an LLC is generally the least intensive option; it’s affordable, there’s limited paperwork, and the barriers to entry are low. That being said, plenty of things can still go…
How to Set Up a Business Entity as a Freelancer
So you’ve decided that freelancing is the right career move for you. Bravo! You’ve become part of the growing number of people making a living in the gig economy. But where should you start? And…
5 Reasons Why Federal Trademark Registrations are Important
Business owners and entrepreneurs have many things to consider when opening a business. From selecting a name and deciding on a location, to advertising and hiring the best employees, the to-do list can seem never…
Are You Wasting Money Filing Patents?
I’ve been working with early stage companies and their intellectual property protection plans for years. But only recently did I read a clear document on the risks and rewards of patent strategy. Thanks to Russ…
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