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Business structure

If you are wondering if you could use your home address for LLC, Bonsai will break it down for you. We'll go over all the pros and cons of using your home address for your LLC.

Taxes

Looking to lower your tax bill for the year as a self-employed worker? Claim a gas tax deduction. This article will walk you through all the different ways you can write-off miles on your taxes.

Taxes

Traveling for your business? Here's a guide on how you can claim a business travel tax deduction. We'll go over all the rules and things you need to know in order to claim business expenses for travel.

Taxes

Will you receive a form 1099 for rental income this year? Make sure you know if you need...

Taxes

You need to complete Form 1099-NEC to report nonemployee compensation. Discover how it’s done with these detailed 1099-NEC instructions.

Taxes

If you are a lawyer, you'll need to figure out how to file your 1099 legal fees at the end of the tax year. Don't worry. In this article, we'll go over everything from tax deductions to quarterly taxes in order to help you properly file your taxes.

Taxes

If you are a freelancer or self-employed individual who works from home, try out free home office deduction worksheet to track and calculate your deduction. Our sheet was designed by a professional accountant to automatically total up your home office write-off amount.

Taxes

Learn all there is to know about the 8829 form. Explore Bonsai's in-depth guide meant to help you keep more of your income and avoid overpaying on taxes.

Taxes

Why do people think that if they claim the home office deduction, they will automatically be audited? Well, we're going to dissect this myth and tell you all the ways you might trigger an IRS audit.

Taxes

What is the home office reimbursement for taxes? Stay tuned because in this guide, we'll go over all the details of getting a reimbursement from your home office and how to get some money back.

Financial Management

Looking for alternatives to Expensify? Well, this article will break down the top rated Expensify alternatives for business expense tracking. We'll let you know which apps are the best for your fit as well as our #1 rated tracker.

Taxes

Is there a home office deduction limitation for how much you can claim? Yes, there is. In this article, we'll go over the limitations set by the IRS for claiming a home office reimbursement.

Taxes

If you qualify for the home office deduction, you may be wondering if home repairs are tax deductible. In this article, we'll go through everything you need to know about deducting home repair fees.

Taxes

Looking to pay less self-employment taxes? Read our quick and easy guide for how to avoid paying taxes on side jobs. We'll go through all the different ways you can claim tax breaks and lower your taxable income.

Finding work

If you are looking to boost your architect firm's business development, read this. We'll go over some tools you could use, understanding your target audience and more.

Project Management

Here's a architect project schedule example you can use to make sure you stay on top of your work and deadlines. We'll go through some tips to navigate through your clients expectations and how to plan a project.

Time tracking

If you are an architect looking for an invoicing software to manage all of your billing requests, try Bonsai. Our software is the go-to invoicing software to send billing requests for design work. Try a free trial today.

Taxes

If you are looking for the best app to track receipts for taxes, read our review of the top 5 most recommended apps. So, you won't need to worry about tracking your business expenses when tax season rolls around.

Taxes

If you are looking for a free expense tracker template, Bonsai has your back. Use our free tool to track your expenses, income and tax deductions. Our sheet was made from a certified accountant to provide you with everything you need.

Finding work

If you are a consultant looking to bring on more clients--read this. We'll go over all the different strategies to get a steady stream of new clients quickly. From cold pitching to online groups, we got you covered.

Business structure

If you are debating between starting a DBA or LLC, here's what you'll need to know in order to make the decision. We'll review the different pros and cons of each so you can select the best choice for your business.

Business structure

If you are planning on incorporating your business, tune into these 7 reasons why it's a good idea. In this article, we'll show you why you should really consider incorporating your business.

Financial Management

Discover how to ask for payment in an email in just 3 steps. Download our 5 email templates and use them right away.

Taxes

If you are an architect, read our guide on what to deduct from your tax bill. Our detailed list will make sure you capture all the write-offs available to you when tax season rolls around. Read our guide here.

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