Jun 7, 2026 · 5 min read
How Much Should You Pay Yourself? A Profit-First Guide
A simple framework to pay yourself consistently without starving the business: split income into Owner Pay, Tax, Profit, and Operating Expenses.
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Jun 7, 2026 · 6 min read
Top Tax Deductions Freelancers and Founders Miss
From the home office to software to the QBI deduction, here are the write-offs self-employed people most often leave on the table — and how to actually capture them.
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How to Get an EIN as a Non-US Founder (Without an SSN)
You don't need a Social Security Number to get an EIN for your US LLC. Here's exactly how non-US founders apply using Form SS-4 — and how long it takes.
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Quarterly Estimated Taxes: A Simple Guide for Freelancers
Self-employed? You likely owe estimated taxes four times a year. Here are the deadlines, how to calculate them, and how to avoid the underpayment penalty.
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Business vs. Personal Finances: How Founders Should Separate Them
Mixing business and personal money is the #1 founder bookkeeping mistake. Here's why it matters, how to separate cleanly, and what to do if everything's already tangled.
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Form 5472 Explained: What Foreign-Owned US LLC Owners Must File
If you're a non-US owner of a single-member US LLC, you likely must file Form 5472 with a pro-forma 1120 every year — or risk a $25,000 penalty. Here's what it is and how to stay compliant.
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How Much Should You Set Aside for Taxes as a Freelancer or Founder?
A simple rule for self-employed taxes: set aside 25–35% of net business income (30% is a safe default). Here's why, what it covers, and how to do it automatically.
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