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I’ve Started My Own Business, Now What?

February 2, 2019 February 3, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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If you are now the proud owner of your own business, congratulations! By now, I’m sure you’ve experienced some ups and downs which usually comes with running your own show. But as you start to find your bearings and navigating...

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A Guide for Self-Employed Filers that Haven’t Tracked Their Expenses This Year

January 31, 2019 February 1, 2019 / Jim Wang

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I still remember the first year I did my taxes and had self-employment income. Similar to many first-time self-employed people, I didn’t go into the year knowing that I’d have self-employment income. One common mistake that many first time self-employed...

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Tax Tips for the Self-Employed

January 31, 2019 February 1, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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The article below is accurate for your 2018 taxes, the one that you file this year by the April 2019 deadline. You’ve just stepped into the world of entrepreneurship. Whether you’ve opened your own coffee shop, began freelancing your graphic...

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

January 7, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2018 taxes, which you will file by the April 2019 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. If you’ve taken the plunge into...

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

December 21, 2018 January 9, 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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I Work For a Rideshare Company, How Can I Get My Biggest Tax Refund?

December 13, 2018 January 10, 2019 / Jim Wang

The proliferation of rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft has created a whole new income stream for many people. As a driver for a rideshare company, if you don’t form a corporation, that means you’re considered an independent contractor or...

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End of Year Retirement Tips for Employees and the Self-Employed

December 10, 2018 January 9, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2018 taxes, which you will file by the April 2019 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. Contributing to your retirement account is...

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Self Employed – Small Business Saturday and Giving Back

November 24, 2018 January 9, 2019 / Jim Wang

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2018 taxes, which you will file by the April 2019 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. As we enter the season of...

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Get Ahead of Holiday Spending with These Seasonal Side-Gigs

October 29, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Young beautiful woman creating making christmas decorations, crafting xmas wreaths

With the holidays approaching, some people are beginning to stress out. Buying gifts can be a joy, but it can also be a huge hit to the wallet. According to one study, the average American spent over $900 on gifts!...

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Self Employed: Living and Working Abroad? Here’s What You Need to Report to the IRS

October 19, 2018 January 5, 2019 / Jim Wang

Young stylish woman in red beret having a french breakfast with coffee and croissant sitting oudoors at the cafe terrace

One of the more popular trends these days is being a digital nomad. If your work can be done remotely and not at an office, why not travel the world at the same time? You can often live in an...

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