Updated for 2026
The American LLC
Journal
Practical guides on starting, running, and growing your American business. No fluff, just facts.
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What is the Self-Employment Tax (15.3%) and how to lower it.
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What is the Franchise Tax? (Why CA & DE are expensive).
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What is the BOI Report? (FinCEN 2026 Guide).
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What is Form 8832? (Electing Corp Status).
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What is Form 5472? (For Foreign-Owned LLCs).
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What is EIN and do I need one if I have no employees?
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What is an Operating Agreement Amendment?
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What happens if I lose my EIN Letter?
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Updating your LLC Address: A Checklist.
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The Ultimate 2026 Compliance Checklist for LLC Owners.
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Stripe Atlas vs. Do-It-Yourself: Is the speed worth $500?
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Single-Member vs. Multi-Member LLC: Tax Differences.
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Series LLC vs. Traditional LLC: For Real Estate Investors.
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Sales Tax 101: Do I charge tax on Services vs Products?
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Quarterly Estimated Taxes: A Guide for New Founders.
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Professional LLC (PLLC) vs. LLC: Doctors & Lawyers.
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Piercing the Corporate Veil: 5 Mistakes that destroy protection.
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Penalties for failing to file an Annual Report.
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Nevada vs. Wyoming LLC: Which is better for privacy?
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Member-Managed vs. Manager-Managed LLC: Who decides?
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LLC vs. Umbrella Policy: Which protects assets better?
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LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship: Why spend the money?
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LLC vs. S-Corp: The "break-even" calculator explanation.
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LLC vs. Partnership: Handshakes vs. Operating Agreements.
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LLC vs. Liability Insurance: Do I need both?
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LLC vs. DBA (Doing Business As): What's the difference?
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LLC vs. C-Corp: When to choose a Corporation (VC Money).
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LLC Guide for YouTubers & Content Creators
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LLC Guide for Twitch Streamers
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LLC Guide for Tutors & Coaches
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LLC Guide for Truck Owner-Operators: Authority & Insurance
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LLC Guide for Travel Nurses (Tax Homes & Stipends)
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LLC Guide for Software Developers & Contractors
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LLC Guide for Real Estate Agents: Commission & Liability
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LLC Guide for Photographers (Copyright Ownership)
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LLC Guide for Personal Trainers & Gym Owners
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LLC Guide for Landscapers (Equipment Liability)
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LLC Guide for Handymen & Contractors
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LLC Guide for Hair Stylists & Salon Owners
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LLC Guide for Freelance Writers & Copywriters
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LLC Guide for Food Truck Owners
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LLC Guide for Event Planners
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LLC Guide for E-commerce Sellers (Amazon FBA / Shopify)
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LLC Guide for Day Traders (Trader Tax Status)
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LLC Guide for Cryptocurrency Investors (Holding Assets)
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LLC Guide for Cleaning Businesses (Bonding & Insurance)
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LLC Guide for Airbnb Hosts: Protecting Your Property
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List of 50 Deductible Expenses for New LLCs.
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LegalZoom vs. ZenBusiness: Unbiased Feature Review.
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How to Transfer Ownership of an LLC to someone else.
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How to Remove a Partner from an LLC (Buyouts).
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How to Reinstate an LLC after "Bad Standing".
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How to pay yourself from an LLC (Owner’s Draw vs. Salary).
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How to Pause an LLC (Inactive Status).
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How to Move an LLC to a different state (Domestication).
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How to get a copy of your Articles of Organization.
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How to get a "Certificate of Good Standing".
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How to file a "No Activity" Tax Return (Zero Income).
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How to Dissolve (Close) an LLC properly.
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How to convert an LLC to a C-Corp (for Investors).
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How to convert a Sole Prop to an LLC.
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How to Change your Registered Agent (Without fees).
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How to Change the Name of your LLC (Amendment).
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How to build Business Credit without a personal guarantee.
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How to Add a Partner to an existing LLC.
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How does an LLC pay taxes? (Pass-Through Explained)
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Florida vs. Texas LLC: The battle of "No Income Tax".
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Double Taxation: Does it affect LLCs?
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Domestic vs. Foreign LLC: Registering in another state.
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Do I need to renew my Business License every year?
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Do I need a separate Business Bank Account? (Piercing the Veil).
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Delaware vs. Wyoming LLC: The showdown.
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Can I use a PO Box as my LLC business address?
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Can I start an LLC while on Disability (SSDI)?
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Can I start an LLC while employed full-time? (Conflict of Interest)
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Can I start an LLC while Collecting Unemployment?
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Can I start an LLC if I have Personal Bankruptcy?
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Can I start an LLC and do nothing with it?
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Can I form an LLC anonymously? (The "Ghost" Strategy)
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Can I deduct my Home Office expenses?
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Can I deduct my Health Insurance premiums?
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Can I deduct my Car/Vehicle expenses? (Mileage vs Actual).
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Can I be my own Registered Agent? (Risks vs. Rewards)
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Can another LLC own an LLC? (Holding Companies)
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Can an Indian Citizen start a US LLC?
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Can a UK Citizen start a US LLC?
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Can a Trust own an LLC?
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Can a Non-US Resident start an LLC? (Guide for Foreigners)
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Can a Non-Profit own an LLC?
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Can a Minor (Under 18) form an LLC in the US?
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Can a Married Couple start an LLC together? (Joint vs. Split)
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Can a H1B Visa Holder own an LLC? (Passive Income Rules)
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Can a Government Employee own a side business LLC?
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Can a Convicted Felon start an LLC? (State Restrictions)
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Can a Canadian Citizen start a US LLC?
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California LLC: Is it worth the $800 fee?
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Bizee vs. Northwest Registered Agent: Price Comparison.
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Anonymous LLC vs. Regular LLC: Is privacy worth it?
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