Tax on Freelance Work: What Every Independent Worker Should Know
March 18, 2026
Freelance taxes hit differently: income tax, self-employment tax, quarterly payments, and deductions all matter if you want to stay IRS-safe.
Tax Planning
Tax Planning Posts
How Does Tax Season Work? Key Dates and Changes for 2026
March 3, 2026
Tax season 2026 is different: new One, Big, Beautiful Bill deductions, key filing dates and a shift to mostly digital refunds – here’s what to
Construction Tax Deductions: A Complete Guide for Contractors
February 24, 2026
Construction tax deductions can protect cash flow and margins. Learn what contractors can write off – from tools and mileage to payroll and permits now.
Generation Skipping Transfer Tax: What It Is and When It Applies
January 26, 2026
Passing wealth to grandkids? The Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax can add a 40% hit. Learn when it applies and how to plan smart before it’s too
401k vs HSA vs FSA: Which Should You Fund First?
December 9, 2025
Confused by HSA vs 401(k) vs FSA? Learn how to prioritize each account for tax savings now and flexibility later while capturing your employer match.
Life Event Definition: Big Changes That Affect Your Taxes
October 28, 2025
Life just changed? See which IRS life events reshape your taxes – and what to do now to avoid surprise bills, penalties, and maximize your
Do You Pay Taxes When You Sell a House? Know Before You List
October 22, 2025
Before you list or buy, see how home sale and purchase taxes really work and how to cut your bill.
How to Reduce Self Employment Tax: 5 Smart Ways
October 8, 2025
Self-employed? Cut self-employment tax legally. Keep more profit with smart entity choices, deductions, and planning — no surprises at filing this year
Tax Exit Strategies: Navigating Transitions with Financial Efficiency
September 23, 2025
Evans Sternau CPA offers insight to overcome the challenges when navigating tax exit strategies.
Understanding the Qualified Business Income Deduction: Changes Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
September 10, 2025
Learn how the Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction has been a major tax benefit for small business owners and self-employed individuals under the One Big
