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Client Onboarding Checklist

18 items across 4 phases — from signed contract to final invoice. See exactly which risks each step prevents. Progress saves automatically.

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📦 Business & Seller OpsGoing 1099FreelancersFounders

This tool lives inside Going 1099 and is most useful for freelancers and founders.

Corp Tax Rate21%
SE Threshold$400
FICA Cap 2024$168,600

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