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The Self-Employed Health Insurance Deduction in 2026: Navigating the Return of the ACA Subsidy Cliff

The enhanced ACA premium tax credits expired January 1, 2026, restoring the 400% FPL subsidy cliff — about $60,240 for a single filer — and roughly doubling net premiums for the average subsidized enrollee. Here's how self-employed workers can use the 100% above-the-line health insurance deduction, Form 7206, HSA contributions ($4,400 individual / $8,750 family), and MAGI timing strategies to soften the hit.

Mike Thrift

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Serbia's Paušal Flat-Rate Tax in 2026: The 6 Million RSD Ceiling, the 10% Cap, and What Freelancers Should Track

Serbia's paušal flat-rate regime charges roughly 170,000 freelancers a fixed monthly tax — RSD 30,000–60,000 for most Belgrade IT contractors in 2026 — but crossing the 6,000,000 RSD annual turnover ceiling triggers full-profit taxation with no grace period. Here's how the 2026 decisions, the 10% year-over-year cap extended through 2027, and a simple multi-currency ledger fit together.

Mike Thrift

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TrumpIRA.gov and the Federal Saver's Match: What Self-Employed Workers Should Know Before 2027

TrumpIRA.gov, a Treasury-run IRA marketplace launching January 1, 2027, will list providers capped at a 0.15% expense ratio with no account minimums and connect eligible savers to a Federal Saver's Match of up to $1,000 a year — a 50% match on the first $2,000 contributed. Here is how it fits alongside a SEP-IRA or Solo 401(k), and why accurate books determine the contribution you can actually make.

Mike Thrift

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Solo 401(k) for Self-Employed Owners in 2026: How to Actually Max It Out

In 2026 a Solo 401(k) lets a self-employed owner shelter up to $72,000 ($83,250 with the ages 60–63 super catch-up) across a $24,500 employee deferral and a 25%-of-compensation employer contribution. This guide covers the two-bucket math, the new mandatory Roth catch-up for W-2 wages over $145,000, first-year vs. ongoing deadlines, and the $250,000 Form 5500-EZ filing trigger.

Mike Thrift

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Form T2125 in 2026: How Canadian Sole Proprietors File Business Income, CPP, and NETFILE Without Triggering a CRA Review

Form T2125 turns a Canadian sole proprietor's invoices and receipts into taxable net business income on the T1 return. For 2026, gig platforms report earnings directly to the CRA, self-employed CPP totals nearly $9,300 at the earnings ceiling, and the June 15 filing extension still leaves payment due April 30.

Mike Thrift

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UAE Small Business Relief Ends After 2026: What Freelancers Need to Do Now

The UAE's Small Business Relief — a 0% corporate tax election for resident businesses with revenue of AED 3 million or less — expires for tax periods ending after December 31, 2026. Here is what freelancers and small businesses should do before the standard 9% rate applies, from the AED 1 million registration threshold and its AED 10,000 late penalty to building profit-ready bookkeeping.

Mike Thrift

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The Mega Backdoor Roth for the Self-Employed: How a Solo 401(k) Reaches $72,000 in 2026

A Solo 401(k) with voluntary after-tax contributions lets self-employed owners shelter up to $72,000 in 2026 — or $83,250 with the age-60-to-63 catch-up — by converting after-tax dollars to Roth with no income limits. Here's how the three contribution buckets work, a worked example at $150,000 of net earnings, and what your plan document must allow.

Mike Thrift

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