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TurboTax and Create & Cultivate Share #SolopreneurTaxTips: Ep. 2

March 31, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

With the current COVID-19 situation, we know these are difficult times for both self-employed individuals and small businesses. In an effort to support and empower our self-employed community, we’re sharing step-by-step guidance on how to easily file your self-employed taxes...

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What the Coronavirus Relief Means for Self-Employed Taxpayers

March 25, 2020 March 31, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

The Treasury and IRS recently announced 2019 tax changes for individuals, self-employed and businesses in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). The federal tax filing deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers getting a refund are encouraged to file their...

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TurboTax and Create & Cultivate Bring You #SolopreneurTaxTips – Episode 1

March 6, 2020 March 20, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Calling all #solopreneurs, Tax Day is coming up! If you haven’t started filing your taxes yet, don’t fret! You still have time, and as always, we’re here to help. In partnership with Create & Cultivate and Founder of Maed Denise...

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Side-hustler to Top Boss? Use Your Refund to Start a Business

February 29, 2020 / Jim Wang

Last tax season, the average direct deposit tax refund was more than $3,000. If you are expecting a tax refund this tax season and you’ve been thinking about starting a side hustle or self-employed business, that kind of money can...

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5 Tools Every Business Should Start With

February 24, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

This article was written by our partner, Square. If you’ve recently started a business, you’ve become accustomed to making decisions every day that affect your business. And with every decision, you’re trying to make it as successful as possible. You...

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7 Tax Deductions for Wedding Planners

February 19, 2020 / Jim Wang

Are you a wedding planner? Wedding planners are in a unique business, which means you’ll have business expenses specific to the work you do which can lower your taxable income. Below, we’ve shared seven tax deductions you don’t want to...

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Tax Guide for the Self-Employed: Everything You Need to Know

February 6, 2020 March 24, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Self-employed? There are special tax considerations for you.

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What Income and Expenses Do Social Media Influencers Need to Report on Their Taxes?

January 22, 2020 January 23, 2020 / Elle Martinez

As a busy mom, having a home-based self-employed business has been a blessing for our family. I was lucky enough to be able to design my schedule around our kids’ schedules, which means I have more time with them while...

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Self-Employed? Don’t Forget About the Estimated Tax Deadline

January 7, 2020 March 24, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

If you’ve taken the plunge into self-employment, congrats on being your own boss! Whether you’re working as a contractor or making money in the fast-growing sharing economy, don’t forget you may need to pay quarterly estimated taxes. The first quarterly...

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I Own An Online Boutique Shop, What Does This Mean For My Taxes?

December 23, 2019 December 27, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

It may seem deceptively easy to open and run an online boutique shop these days. All you have to do is set up a website, acquire products, install an online shopping cart, and send out the merchandise as the orders...

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