Guides
Straight answers to the questions owners actually ask.
What happens if you don't dissolve your LLC?
The real, ongoing costs of an inactive LLC — and how to stop them.
How much does it cost to dissolve an LLC?
State fees, tax clearance, and hidden costs, explained.
Final paycheck laws by state
When the final check is due in all 50 states — fired vs. quit.
How to dissolve a single-member LLC
Simpler than multi-member — here's the full step-by-step.
How to close an LLC you never used
Formed it, never launched? Stop the fees the easy way.
S corp vs LLC: what's the difference?
The structure-vs-tax-election distinction, and which fits you.
What is a registered agent?
Why every LLC needs one — and whether you can be your own.
Wrongful termination: what actually counts
What's illegal vs. just unfair, and what to do about it.
Can you fire someone for no reason?
At-will employment and its important illegal exceptions.
Employee probation period: how it works
The 90-day trial explained — and what it doesn't change.
How much does GAP insurance cost?
Dealer vs. insurer pricing — and the refund you may be owed.
What is severance pay?
What it is, what it includes, and whether it's ever required.
Is severance pay taxable?
Yes — how it's taxed and why the withholding looks so high.
How much severance pay is typical?
The 1–2 weeks per year rule of thumb, with real examples.
Severance pay and unemployment
Can you collect both? It depends on your state — here's how.
How to negotiate severance pay
What's negotiable, your leverage, and the release you sign.
Laid off vs fired: the difference
Why it matters for unemployment, references, and severance.
Employee write-up form (free template)
What to include, a copy-paste template, and a filled example.
How to dissolve a corporation
The corporation-specific steps — board vote, Form 966, and more.
How to close a business
The full step-by-step, from creditors and final payroll to state filings.
Can I be my own registered agent?
Yes, in most states — the requirements, the real risks, and when not to.
Do I need a registered agent for an LLC?
Every state requires one — why, who qualifies, and what a lapse costs.
How to change your registered agent
File a Statement of Change with your state — the steps, fees, and timing.
How much does a registered agent cost?
Typical $100–$300/year vs. free DIY — the price drivers and hidden costs.
What if you don't have a registered agent?
Lost good standing, default judgments, and administrative dissolution.
What does laid off mean?
A no-fault, business-reasons job loss — and what it means for you.
How to file for unemployment after a layoff
Where to file, what you need, eligibility, and the common mistakes.