Entrepreneurship

A side hustle next to a full-time job changes your tax return in three ways: self-employment tax, estimated payments and new paperwork. It can also run into your employment contract. Here is what applies in 2027 and what to check before you take the first client.

After 50, you start a business with skills, contacts and a reputation that younger founders are still building. You also have less time to recover from a mistake with Social Security or your savings. Here is how taxes, early retirement benefits and unemployment support work when you start later in life.

Retirement doesn’t have to mean the end of earning. These business ideas for retirees build on experience you already have and need little upfront investment. You’ll also learn how self-employment income affects your Social Security benefits and your taxes.

You can work through college without falling behind in your classes. What matters is who sets your hours and whether you can cut back during finals. Here are ten jobs that fit a busy class schedule, plus what to check on pay, taxes and your visa.

In 2026 a small employer can reimburse up to $6,450 of an employee’s individual health costs tax-free through a QSEHRA, without buying a group plan. Many small businesses still build benefits around what competitors offer rather than what decides an interview. Here is what attracts and keeps people, and the IRS limits that apply in 2026.

A holiday ham can be tax-free for your employees, while a $20 gift card is not. Here’s how the IRS treats holiday gifts, what that means for payroll, and which gifts actually make your team happy.

Burned-out employees miss more work, make more mistakes, and quit sooner. Mental health benefits help prevent that, and some services can be provided tax-free. Here’s what to offer and what to check before you sign up.

Creative perks don't have to be expensive – they just have to show that you think about your people. Here are ideas even a small business can afford, plus what you need to know about how they're taxed.