Small Business
Master the essential tax and accounting knowledge every entrepreneur and small business owner needs. This practical, hands-on course covers everything from Schedule C filing and business structures to financial statements and S-Corporation tax returns. Learn directly from CPA Aminata Taylor with real-world examples and actionable insights you can apply to your business immediately.
Perfect for sole proprietors, LLC owners, and anyone considering S-Corp status. By the end of this course, you'll understand how to properly file taxes, maintain accurate financial records, make informed decisions about your business structure, and potentially save thousands in self-employment taxes.
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Schedule C Basics and Business Information
Learn how the Profit & Loss statement connects to Schedule C, the importance of EIN vs SSN, and critical business identification requirements.
Learn how the Profit & Loss statement connects to Schedule C, the importance of EIN vs SSN, and critical business identification requirements.
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Form 1099 Requirements and Contractor Payments
Understand when you must file 1099 forms, how to collect W-9s from vendors, and avoid costly IRS penalties for non-compliance
Understand when you must file 1099 forms, how to collect W-9s from vendors, and avoid costly IRS penalties for non-compliance
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Schedule C Income, COGS, and Deductible Expenses
A detailed walkthrough of Schedule C income reporting, Cost of Goods Sold calculations, and maximizing your legitimate business deductions.
A detailed walkthrough of Schedule C income reporting, Cost of Goods Sold calculations, and maximizing your legitimate business deductions.
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Home Office, Self-Employment Tax, and Filing Strategy
Learn how to claim the home office deduction, understand self-employment taxes, and determine when it's time to switch from Schedule C to S-Corp status.
Learn how to claim the home office deduction, understand self-employment taxes, and determine when it's time to switch from Schedule C to S-Corp status.
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Business Structures and Tax Implications
Compare business structures and understand how each affects your liability protection, tax obligations, and compliance requirements.
Compare business structures and understand how each affects your liability protection, tax obligations, and compliance requirements.
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Compliance Requirements: BOI, Payroll, and Sales Tax
Stay compliant with new Beneficial Ownership Information requirements, payroll tax obligations, and multi-state sales tax rules.
Stay compliant with new Beneficial Ownership Information requirements, payroll tax obligations, and multi-state sales tax rules.
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Income Definition, Tax Penalties, and Record Keeping
Understand the IRS's broad definition of income, including non-cash transactions, and learn strategies to avoid costly penalties and interest charges.
Understand the IRS's broad definition of income, including non-cash transactions, and learn strategies to avoid costly penalties and interest charges.
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Business Structures and Liability Protection Deep Dive
A comprehensive review of business structures with focus on how they impact your personal liability, tax obligations, and regulatory compliance.
A comprehensive review of business structures with focus on how they impact your personal liability, tax obligations, and regulatory compliance.
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Tax Compliance and Documentation Requirements
Protect yourself from IRS audits and maximize legitimate deductions with proper documentation, mileage tracking, and understanding of nexus rules.
Protect yourself from IRS audits and maximize legitimate deductions with proper documentation, mileage tracking, and understanding of nexus rules.
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Learn how to read and create an Income
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Income Statement and Balance Sheet Relationship
Discover the critical connections between your Income Statement and Balance Sheet accounts, and why these relationships matter for financial accuracy.
Discover the critical connections between your Income Statement and Balance Sheet accounts, and why these relationships matter for financial accuracy.
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Inventory Types, COGS, and Manufacturing Accounting
Learn how manufacturers track inventory through three stages and calculate Cost of Goods Sold to determine true profitability.
Learn how manufacturers track inventory through three stages and calculate Cost of Goods Sold to determine true profitability.
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Form 1120-S and S Corporation Compliance
Master the S Corporation tax return line-by-line, including critical requirements for officer compensation, payroll compliance, and common audit triggers to avoid.
Master the S Corporation tax return line-by-line, including critical requirements for officer compensation, payroll compliance, and common audit triggers to avoid.
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Schedule K-1, Tax Planning, and Balance Sheet Requirements
Discover how S-Corporation pass-through taxation works, calculate your potential tax savings, and understand the critical balance sheet and basis requirements.
Discover how S-Corporation pass-through taxation works, calculate your potential tax savings, and understand the critical balance sheet and basis requirements.
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Double-Entry Accounting System Explained
Understand the foundation of all accounting: the double-entry system. Learn how debits and credits work and why every transaction must balance.
Understand the foundation of all accounting: the double-entry system. Learn how debits and credits work and why every transaction must balance.
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The Five Accounting Components and Double-Entry Review
Master the five fundamental components of accounting and how they interact through the double-entry system to create accurate financial statements.
Master the five fundamental components of accounting and how they interact through the double-entry system to create accurate financial statements.
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Accounting Methods and Financial Statement Fundamentals
Learn the critical differences between cash and accrual accounting methods and how they affect your financial statements and tax reporting.
Learn the critical differences between cash and accrual accounting methods and how they affect your financial statements and tax reporting.
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Double-Entry Accounting in Practice and Lease Accounting
Apply double-entry accounting principles with real journal entries and understand new lease accounting regulations that affect your financial statements.
Apply double-entry accounting principles with real journal entries and understand new lease accounting regulations that affect your financial statements.
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What You'll LearnExpert-Backed Content
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed. As you progress, you’ll develop both skill and self-assurance, one step at a time.
Build Confidence
Each lesson is designed to equip you with useful strategies you can immediately put into action. It’s about learning with purpose and seeing real results.
Gain Practical Tools
Aminata "Ami" Taylor, CPA, Instructor
Through thoughtful examples and guided exploration, you'll learn to approach obstacles with fresh eyes. This course is about unlocking flexibility, not following formulas.
Learn New Approaches
Whether you're starting out or revisiting the basics, you'll solidify core concepts while expanding into new territory. There’s room here to both grow and go deeper.
Strengthen Your Foundation