Is the Solopreneur Business Model Still Valid?
An analysis of whether the solopreneur model remains viable for solo tax professionals, exploring entity structure, self-employment tax exposure, liability considerations, scalability, and long-term tax planning strategy.
*Self-Study recording not available for NASBA CPE credit.
John Sheeley
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EA
John began his tax career in 1987 and passed the IRS Special Enrollment Exam in 1995. A National Tax Practice Institute fellow and SUNY Oswego graduate, he specializes in taxation for non-resident aliens, U.S. citizens living abroad, S corps, legal marijuana businesses, and cryptocurrency.
John is passionate about giving back to the profession. Every year on Giving Tuesday, Tax Practice Pro offers a free ethics webinar, and its weekly Tax Update webinars keep tax professionals informed on the latest developments. These programs combine practical guidance, strategies, and insights to help practitioners work smarter, faster, and with confidence.
Whether you’re just starting your career or expanding an established practice, Tax Practice Pro and John Sheeley, EA provide the education, coaching, and community support tax professionals need to succeed.
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