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.
No, most sole proprietors can use an SSN. An EIN is required for employees, excise returns, a solo 401(k), or nonresident alien withholding. It's 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.
Letter 147C confirms your existing EIN. Call the IRS at 800-829-4933 (Mon-Fri, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.) for a free copy by fax, or by mail in 10-14 business days.
The CP 575 is the one-time IRS notice that assigns your EIN. What versions A-J show, why it can't be reissued, and how to get a digital CP575 or a 147C.
DUNS numbers are still used for D&B credit and Apple and Google developer accounts; federal awards moved to the UEI on April 4, 2022. Free, never expires.
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.
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, the full write-off list by category, 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.
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.
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