Court reporters can reduce taxes and keep more of what they earn with smart retirement planning. Both Solo 401(k) and Corporate 401(k) plans allow high annual contributions, but incorporating as an S-Corp lets you take part of your earnings as distributions—not subject to self-employment tax. By setting a strategic W-2 salary and using employer profit-sharing contributions, reporters can lower tax burden and build long-term financial security.
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Deadlines, Deadlines Everywhere – The Court Reporter’s Race Against the Clock
In court reporting, deadlines don’t arrive one at a time — they stack, overlap, and collide. Appeals, expedites, and dailies all demand flawless transcripts on an unforgiving clock. There are no extensions, no “I’ll get to it Monday.” Miss the mark, and the consequences ripple from your reputation to the very outcome of a case.
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