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How to start an LLC in Nevada, step by step

The exact steps, state fees and licenses you need to open an LLC in Nevada and start working legally in Las Vegas.

Business license in Las Vegas and Clark County: what you need

City of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas or Clark County? How to know which local business license you need and what to prepare.

Nevada State Business License and Commerce Tax, explained

Who needs a Nevada State Business License, what it costs each year, and when the Commerce Tax and Modified Business Tax apply to your business.

How to hire your first employee in Nevada: payroll, W-4 and W-2

The registrations, forms and payroll taxes you need before hiring your first employee in Nevada, in the right order.

1099 or W-2: how to classify your workers

How the IRS decides if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor, the risks of getting it wrong, and the 1099-NEC rules.

How to prepare your finances for a business loan

What banks and SBA lenders look at, the documents to gather, and how to improve your chances of approval for a business loan.

taxes.

LLC or S-Corp: when it makes sense to switch

How an S-Corp election can lower your self-employment tax, what it costs to run, and the profit level where it usually starts to pay off.

Documents you need to file your taxes

The complete checklist of documents to bring to your tax appointment: ID, income forms, deductions, credits and business records.

Quarterly estimated taxes: how to calculate them and avoid penalties

Who needs to pay quarterly estimated taxes, the 2026–2027 due dates, the safe harbor rules and the easiest ways to pay the IRS.

Your first tax return in the United States

New to the U.S. tax system? Who has to file, your tax residency, filing status, the 2026 standard deduction and how to get your refund.

Tax deductions business owners often forget

Home office, vehicle, phone, health insurance, retirement and more: common deductions self-employed people and small business owners miss.

What to do if you get a letter from the IRS

Don't panic and don't ignore it. How to read an IRS notice, check that it's real, meet the deadline and decide whether you need help.

bookkeeping.

7 signs your books need a cleanup

Behind on bookkeeping? These seven warning signs mean your books need a cleanup before tax season, a loan application or an IRS letter.

What affects the cost of bookkeeping for a small business

Why bookkeeping prices vary from one business to another, what is usually included, and how to get an accurate quote in Las Vegas.

Cash vs. accrual accounting: which one fits your business

The two ways to record income and expenses, how each one affects your taxes and reports, and how to choose the right one for a small business.

How to separate your business and personal finances

Why mixing money causes problems with taxes and liability, and 7 simple steps to keep business and personal finances apart.

Month-end close checklist for small businesses

A simple 8-step routine to close your books every month so your numbers are always ready for decisions, loans and tax time.

7 QuickBooks Online setup mistakes that cost you money

The most common QuickBooks Online mistakes we see in small businesses, why they matter at tax time and how to fix them.

personal.

How to get or renew your ITIN

Who needs an ITIN, which documents prove your identity, how long the IRS takes, and when your ITIN expires and must be renewed.

Work permit (EAD): requirements and how to apply

What the Employment Authorization Document is, who can apply with Form I-765, what to include and when to file a renewal.

Requirements for U.S. citizenship (naturalization)

The basic requirements to apply for U.S. citizenship with Form N-400: time as a permanent resident, residence, good moral character and the tests.

When do you need a notary in Nevada?

What a Nevada notary public does, which documents usually need notarization, what to bring, and what a notary cannot do.

Certified translations for USCIS: what they accept

What USCIS requires for translated documents, what a certificate of translation must say, and the most common mistakes that cause RFEs.