Small-business taxes, explained like a human.
S corp vs LLC, deductions, and what a CPA actually costs. Plain-English guides for owners, checked against current IRS guidance.
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- Reviewed monthly, dated on every page
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Find the guide for your question
Choosing how your business is taxed
LLC, S corp, and what the election really changes.
Hiring help, and what it costs
What CPAs and strategists do, and how they price it.
- What Is a Tax Strategist? What They Do (and Cost) Compliance files the return. Strategy decides what goes on it.
- How Much Does a CPA Cost? The price of a CPA is the price of your complexity.
- How Much Does a CPA Cost for a Small Business? For a small business, the return is the smallest part of the bill.
Lowering what you owe
The deductions that matter and the records that back them up.
How these guides are written
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Frequently asked questions
Is this site run by accountants?
No. Dollars & Deductions is an independent educational publication. We are not CPAs, tax advisors, or attorneys, and nothing here is personalized tax, legal, or financial advice. When a topic needs a professional, we say so — and our partner links connect you with licensed firms.
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Guides are reviewed at least monthly against current IRS guidance, and each page shows its review date. Tax law changes, so verify anything consequential against current IRS publications or with a qualified professional before acting.