I continue to learn in my new venture as a business lady. Just when I thought I was on a roll and had everything under control, a more seasoned business owner threw a curve ball. That messed up ball is the tax man. As a start-up business (with just one person), I thought this tax thing was going to be easy. I have held on to my receipts. I track how much I make and how much I pay subcontractors. I set aside money for taxes.