LLCs, S corps, EINs, and everything else about setting up your company.
A disregarded entity is separate from its owner for liability but ignored for income tax. What qualifies, Schedule C filing, plus the payroll and 5472 traps.
20 sole proprietorship examples with real 2026 tax math: what a photographer, rideshare driver, and consultant earn, deduct, and owe, plus when to switch.
Every California LLC owes the $800 annual franchise tax, plus a gross-receipts fee of $900 to $11,790 above $250,000 in income. 2026 due dates and Form 568.
A PLLC is a state entity for licensed professionals, taxed exactly like an LLC. What differs, the liability limits, and why California bans PLLCs (2026).
S corp vs C corp for 2026: a solo owner netting $150,000 pays ~$32,400 as an S corp vs ~$42,000 with C corp double tax. When each wins, with full math.
Yes: you can own a US LLC with no SSN, visa, or US address. Wyoming vs Delaware vs New Mexico fees, EIN by fax, banking, and the $25,000 Form 5472 trap.
An S corp is a tax election, not a business type. Learn how it works in 2026, the self-employment tax it saves, and the income where it pays off.
A state tax ID registers your business with your state's tax agencies. Learn what it is, when you need one, and how to get one in 2026 — state by state.
In 2026, most sole proprietors can use an SSN, but some must get an EIN. Here's exactly when you need one, when you don't, and how to get it free.
Form SS-4 is how you apply for an EIN in 2026. A line-by-line walkthrough of the legal name, responsible party, entity type, and how to apply fastest.
Lost your EIN confirmation? A 147C letter is the IRS reissue of your EIN proof. Here is exactly how to request one by phone in 2026, free.
The CP-575 is the IRS letter confirming your new EIN. Learn what it contains, why the IRS issues it once, and how to get a 147C if you lost it in 2026.
A DUNS number is a 9-digit business ID from Dun & Bradstreet. In 2026, the federal government uses the UEI instead. Here's what you actually need.
An SIC code classifies your industry in a 4-digit system. Learn what SIC codes are, who still uses them in 2026, and how to look up and convert yours.
A NAICS code classifies what your business does. Learn how the 2026 system works, where you need yours, and how to find the right six-digit code in minutes.
Lost your EIN in 2026? Here are 6 ways to find your Employer Identification Number fast, plus how to request a 147C letter and apply if you never had one.
Form 8832 lets an LLC change its default tax status — partnership or disregarded entity — and be taxed as a C corporation. 2026 guide with rules and examples.
See exactly how S Corp election cuts your 15.3% self-employment tax bill. Side-by-side calculations at $75K, $100K, $150K, and $200K net profit levels.
Complete guide to converting your LLC to an S-Corp in 2026. Form 2553 deadlines, SE tax savings calculation, reasonable salary rules, and late election relief.
Multi-member LLC tax filing explained for 2026: how partnership returns work, Form 1065 requirements, Schedule K-1 issuance, profit allocations, SE tax for active members, and when to elect S Corp status.
How single-member LLC taxes work in 2026: Schedule C filing, self-employment tax, estimated payments, and deductions. Step-by-step with real calculations.
How to pay yourself from an LLC the right way: owner's draw vs salary, tax implications by LLC type, and when to switch to payroll. With step-by-step examples.
The real LLC tax benefits for 2026: pass-through taxation, QBI deduction, S-Corp election, flexible profit allocation, and more. With calculations showing actual savings.
S Corp vs LLC for 2026: tax savings, reasonable salary rules, formation requirements, and when each structure makes sense. Includes real tax calculations.
Compare sole proprietorship vs LLC for 2026: taxes, liability protection, formation costs, and when to switch. Real examples with tax calculations included.
Check name availability, reserve your name for $10, form an LLC ($70) or file a county DBA/FBN with a 4-week newspaper publication — every step to register a business name in California.
LLC vs corporation explained: taxes, liability, fundraising, and state costs in Texas and California. A founder's guide to choosing the right structure.
Texas franchise tax reports are due May 15. The 2026 no-tax-due threshold is $2.65M. Forms 05-102, 05-169, and 05-158, plus how to file via Webfile.
Registering a business name in Texas costs $25 for an assumed name (Form 503) or $300 to form an LLC (Form 205). Where you file depends on your structure.
What the Texas franchise tax is, who owes it, and how the margin is calculated: the $2.65M no-tax-due threshold, 0.375%/0.75% rates, and worked examples.
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