Year-end tax planning can make a big difference—if you act before December 31. From business deductions and retirement contributions to investment and family tax strategies, this guide from Pittsburgh Logos Tax and Business Solutions shares smart, local-focused tax-saving tips to help Pittsburgh taxpayers keep more of what they earn in 2025.

Notarization isn’t just red tape—it’s protection. Learn what Pittsburgh small business owners should know about notary services, common documents that need them, and how mobile notaries make the process faster and easier.

Business Tax Provisions Blog

Small business in Pittsburgh? Learn how the One Big Beautiful Bill changes 1099 rules, QBI deductions, depreciation, and tax planning.

Individual Tax Provisions

Explore how the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts families in Pittsburgh—child credits, tax breaks for seniors, student loan relief, and more.

Side hustles look glamorous from afar—flexible hours, extra cash, and the promise of “easy money.” But after running fire calls at 2 AM and reconciling client books at 9 AM, I’ve learned the truth: most side gigs demand 5–10 focused hours a week for less than $400 in take-home pay. That’s a part-time job, not a jackpot.

In Western Pennsylvania, thousands of us juggle Etsy stores, DoorDash routes, and freelance projects, hoping to diversify income and build future freedom. The key? Respect both the math (know your post-tax hourly “sanity rate”) and the clock (time-block your off-days or fatigue will win). Credibility grows slower than revenue, markets pivot overnight, and consistency—micro-actions every day—beats sporadic bursts of hustle.

Ready to find out whether a side gig fits your life? Click through for the gritty playbook: five hard questions to answer before you launch, the bookkeeping moves that keep the IRS off your back, and lessons learned from a firefighter-turned-bookkeeper who still smells like smoke when reconciling QuickBooks. Your future self will thank you.

Western PA Side Hustlers: Here’s How I Found a Niche That Pays

Looking to start a side hustle but not sure where to begin? You don’t need a fresh start—just a fresh look at the skills you already have. In this post, I walk through my own journey—from Trader Joe’s to law school to firefighting—and how I turned a scattered résumé into a thriving niche helping small businesses across Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania with taxes, bookkeeping, and back-office support.

Based in Western PA, I now help local solopreneurs get organized, choose the right entity, and integrate tools like Monday.com—without drowning in admin tasks.

If you're trying to find a side hustle that actually sticks, this step-by-step guide will help you pinpoint your strengths, test your idea fast, and turn local demand into steady income.