9 min
August 13, 2026
How Does the IRS Fresh Start Program Actually Work?
Learn how the IRS Fresh Start Program helps taxpayers pay back taxes through installment agreements, offers in compromise, and penalty relief options.
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9 min
August 12, 2026
S-Corp Election: When It Helps and When It Doesn't
Learn when an S-corp election saves you self-employment tax and when administrative costs make it not worth it for your business income level.
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8 min
August 11, 2026
What to Bring to Your First Meeting with a Tax Advisor
Bring last year's return, photo ID, your SSN or EIN, income records, an expense list and any IRS letters — so the first meeting is work rather than admin.
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10 min
August 10, 2026
Small Business Tax Deadlines: The Full-Year Calendar
Learn the four main small business tax deadlines each year: quarterly estimated payments, annual returns, payroll taxes, and state filings.
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9 min
August 9, 2026
Tax Planning vs Tax Preparation: Why the Timing Matters
Learn why tax planning before year-end can reduce your tax bill while preparation after year-end can only report what already happened.
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9 min
August 8, 2026
Building Business Credit: A Step-by-Step Guide for New LLCs
How to build business credit for an LLC in 6 to 12 months — separating the entity from your SSN, getting a D-U-N-S number, and opening vendor accounts.
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8 min
August 7, 2026
What Is Tax Advisory, and Do You Need One?
Tax advisory is forward-looking: how to structure income and your business to lower the bill before year end. Tax preparation only reports what happened.
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9 min
August 6, 2026
Resolving Back Taxes in Illinois: A Resource for Getting Started
Learn how to resolve Illinois back taxes through IDOR, including payment plans, disclosure options, and penalty relief to get current with the state.
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8 min
August 5, 2026
How to Choose the Right Business Structure for Tax Purposes
Choose the right business structure by comparing liability protection, self-employment tax, and filing complexity.
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