Taxes

The 25-30% rule everyone repeats, and the math that tells you when it stops working

Every deduction on your 1099 cuts both income tax and self-employment tax, a double savings most guides miss. Here's what qualifies for 2026 and what gets flagged in audits.

Miss one payment and the IRS charges interest from day one. Here's the exact math, the real deadlines, and how to pay — no guessing required.