Tax Strategy Hub
Self-employment creates unique tax obligations and opportunities. This hub provides structured guidance on deductions, entity selection, quarterly payments, and long-term tax strategy — built for business owners who want to make decisions based on data, not assumptions.
Ask the Tax BookCore areas every self-employed individual should understand to manage tax liability and remain compliant.
Self-employment tax (Schedule SE)
Quarterly estimated tax payments
Home office deduction rules
Vehicle deductions: standard mileage vs. actual expenses
Health insurance deduction for self-employed
S Corporation election (Form 2553)
QBI deduction (Section 199A)
Retirement plans for the self-employed (SEP-IRA, Solo 401k)
Depreciation and Section 179
Business entity comparison: LLC vs. S-Corp vs. C-Corp
Interactive calculators and reference tools designed for self-employed individuals and small business owners.
Estimate how much you could save in self-employment taxes by electing S Corporation status. Compare salary vs. distribution splits and calculate your net tax benefit.
Estimate your federal tax liability, model deduction scenarios, and build a quarterly payment strategy for the current tax year.
Get structured answers from the Hive internal tax reference on deductions, code sections, and self-employment tax questions.
Look up common IRS CP notices and understand what each one means, what action is required, and how to respond appropriately.
Explore options for resolving IRS debt, setting up payment plans, or submitting an Offer in Compromise.
In-depth articles written for self-employed business owners navigating tax strategy decisions.
S Corporation Advantages vs. Disadvantages
A complete breakdown of when an S Corp makes sense — and when it doesn't — including payroll requirements and filing penalties.
What Can I Legally Write Off as Self-Employed?
Understand the ordinary and necessary expense standard, common deduction categories, and how write-offs affect your overall financial profile.
Hire Your Child: Tax Rules and Requirements
How hiring your minor child in your business works, what wages are deductible, and how it affects their taxes.
Hive Tax Book gives self-employed individuals and business owners access to a structured tax reference, tools, mortgage readiness guidance, and expert-written insights — all in one platform.