Running a business from home comes with a specific set of tax questions nobody explains clearly the first time.
This site works from real current numbers and real specifics — not vague advice to “consult a professional” without ever explaining the actual math. Every guide references real, current tax figures and E-file.com’s actual pricing; where a page contains an affiliate link, it’s disclosed on that page and doesn’t change the recommendation.
Questions People Actually Ask
Is my home office actually set up right?
Setting Up a Legit Home Office — the short, specific checklist for space, banking, phone, DBA registration, and filing.
What can I actually deduct?
Tax Deductions Every Home Business Owner Should Know — the standard mileage rate, Solo 401(k) contribution limits, and the deductions people actually miss.
How does self-employment tax actually work?
Self-Employment Tax Explained — the real 15.3% math, the $400 threshold, and the deduction most people don’t know to claim.
Do I really have to pay taxes four times a year?
Quarterly Estimated Taxes for the Self-Employed — the actual quarterly schedule and the safe harbor rule that protects unpredictable income from penalties.
Would an LLC actually save me money?
LLC vs. Sole Proprietor: Which Actually Saves You More — the honest answer: an LLC alone saves nothing. Here’s the real lever, and where the breakeven point is.
What actually changes going from a W-2 job to 1099 work?
1099 vs. W-2: What Changes When You Go Self-Employed — the real 15.3% vs. 7.65% math, and the deductions that offset the difference.
How do I actually file, and where?
How to File Self-Employment Taxes Online — the actual forms involved, the real filing deadline, and how to do it without overpaying a preparer.