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Practical writing for solo practitioners. Money, growth, and the work of running a one-person business.
Top Deductions for Barbers
The write-offs barbers most often miss: booth rent, clippers and blade upkeep, sanitation supplies, product and retail inventory, and the license that keeps you cutting.
· Taxes
Top Deductions for Massage Therapists
The write-offs massage therapists most often miss: your table and linens, oils and supplies, continuing education and membership dues, room rent, and the miles you drive to clients.
· Taxes
Top Deductions for Wellness Practitioners
The write-offs reiki, sound, breathwork, and other wellness practitioners most often miss: modality tools, certifications, specialized insurance, studio rental, and teaching travel.
· Taxes
Top Deductions for Estheticians
The write-offs estheticians most often miss: licensing and certification, treatment supplies, equipment and your room, insurance, and the everyday costs that add up.
· Taxes
Top Deductions for Hairstylists
The write-offs hairstylists most often miss: booth or chair rent, color and back-bar, tools and capes, license and education, and the small costs that add up.
· Taxes
Top Deductions for Nail Techs
The write-offs nail techs most often miss: station rent, supplies and product, sanitation and safety, equipment, license and education, and the small costs that add up.
· Taxes
What a 1099 Is, and What to Do When One Shows Up
Plain-English breakdown of 1099-NEC vs 1099-K, the federal and state thresholds, and what you actually owe on the income they report.
· Taxes
Self-Employment Tax: Where the 15.3% Actually Goes
The 15.3% rate broken down, why it exists, and why the real cost to your bottom line is smaller than the sticker price.
· Taxes
Tax Deductions Every Solo Wellness Pro Should Know
The deductions most solo wellness pros leave on the table: home office, mileage, supplies, education, software, insurance, and the things people try to deduct but can't.
· Taxes