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Green Industry Podcast

Paul Jamison | Lawn Care + Landscaping

Getting Your Finances in Order: Taxes 101 for Lawn Care Businesses

JAN 14, 202629 MIN
Green Industry Podcast

Getting Your Finances in Order: Taxes 101 for Lawn Care Businesses

JAN 14, 202629 MIN

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In this episode of the Getting Your Finances in Order series, we break down the most common business structures for lawn care pros—from sole proprietorships and LLCs to S-corps and beyond—explaining their federal tax setups, self-employment tax hits, pass-through rules, and the key 2026 quarterly estimated payment deadlines to help you choose wisely, save money, and stay penalty-free. 🎟️ Equip Expo 👉 Save 50% off Equip Expo Ticket w/ Promo Code PAUL: Register Here 📚 Level Up Your Money (New Release) 👉 Get Your Paperback Copy! 🎧 Level Up Your Money (Audiobook) 👉 Listen on Audible 📲 Connect with Paul - Visit Official Website 🛠️ Paul's Recommended Tools & Professionals 📚 The Landscaping Bookkeeper – Know your numbers, stress less: thelandscapingbookkeeper.com 📞 CallRail – Track where your leads are coming from: callrail.com 📈 Lawn Care Launch: Click Here (new program for business owners) 🌐 Footbridge Media – Get a pro lawn care website: footbridgemedia.com 💻 Horizon360 – All-in-one contractor business software: gethorizon360.com 📦 Business-Building Resources by Paul Price Increase Letter Template Contract Templates 📚 Paul's Most Popular Business Books How to Build a Thriving Lawn Care Business: Buy on Amazon Cut That Grass and Make That Cash: Buy on Amazon Level Up Your Money (New Release): Buy Now