The Taxes You Pay as a Sole Proprietor [Mini Guide]

March 21, 2018 Michelle Mire

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A sole proprietorship is defined as the simplest business structure. That is until it comes to taxes, which are never really simple for anyone. In this article we wrote for StartupNation, we talk about the various taxes that sole proprietors have to pay. Enjoy the read!

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Blogmaster, content creator and inbound marketing guru at Wagepoint, Michelle enjoys simplifying complex payroll topics and generating articles with actionable advice for small businesses and startups. When not at the keyboard, she enjoys chocolate, running and quality television (not always in that order).
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