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Start with the Starter Kit, then set up your banking and recordkeeping.
Business
Business Starter Kit: Entity, EIN, State Filing and BOI, Explained Plainly
Sole proprietorship, LLC or S-corp election, a free EIN straight from IRS.gov, state filing fees (Florida example), DIY vs. formation services, and where BOI reporting stands now.
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No-Fee Business Banking: What to Look For (Checklist)
How to compare business checking with no monthly fee: fee waivers, ATM access, cash deposit limits, FDIC or NCUA insurance and a side-by-side checklist.
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Small Business Deductions Checklist: Home Office, Mileage, Health Insurance, Retirement
A plain-language checklist of common small business deductions, with the 2026 IRS mileage rates, the $5-per-square-foot home office option and the IRS publications to check.
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