Vertical · Small Business Tax
Small Business & Self-Employed Tax Planning
Solo 401(k), SEP IRA, S-corp election, QBI deduction, and entity-structure planning for self-employed professionals and small-business owners.
What this vertical covers
- Solo 401(k), SEP IRA, and SIMPLE IRA selection and contribution-cap planning
- S-corp election analysis (savings vs. compliance cost) at various income levels
- QBI deduction §199A optimization and phase-out planning
- Augusta-rule (§280A) home-rental tax-free strategy
- Entity-structure choice (LLC vs. S-corp vs. C-corp) for service businesses
Recent small business tax writing
Solo 401(k) vs SEP IRA at $200K Income
Side-by-side comparison: contribution caps, admin burden, and which wins at six-figure self-employment.
S-Corp Election Threshold: When It Pays Off
The reasonable-comp rule, payroll-tax savings math, and the income level where S-corp starts beating LLC.
QBI Deduction Section 199A: Optimization Guide
How to structure income to maximize the 20% pass-through deduction below and above phase-out.
Augusta Rule: 14-Day Tax-Free Home Rental
How small-business owners legally rent their home to their company tax-free for 14 days.
LLC vs S-Corp vs C-Corp for Service Businesses
Entity-choice decision tree for solos, agencies, and consulting firms in 2026.
Small Business Tax by metro
City-specific guidance — federal rules layered with state-tax and local-economy patterns that materially change planning outcomes.