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...
Running a business has changed dramatically in the last few years. For myself, one of the biggest shifts I’ve seen is the rise of mobile payments. When I first started as a freelancer, I remember having to prepare and format...
You may have heard that the new tax reform law eliminates tax deductions for un-reimbursed employee business expenses beginning in 2018 (the taxes you file in 2019). If you own your own business, however, you can still deduct business expenses...
Building your own business comes with challenges and perks every step of the way, but along that path, you’re probably going to meet people who can lend a hand or share an important piece of advice. One of the most...
Are you a social media influencer or a well-followed blogger? You may be having fun while working and promoting your favorite brand, but if you are being financially rewarded, the IRS says that you are a business – a self-employed,...
When it comes to staying fit, personal trainers can often keep you motivated to along your workout journey. If you’re a self-employed personal trainer, your forte is probably in fitness, not taxes. But, did you know there are a lot...
Ah, summer – the time of year when young adults become entrepreneurs. Whether it’s a summer job or a part-time gig, by the time high school and college roll around, many young adults can be considered self-employed. If that’s you or...
Self-employment comes with many perks – being your own boss, making your own hours, and even including deserved business expense deductions. Did you drive during the course of the work you performed? You can take a mileage deduction. Did you...
With warmer weather comes the end of tax season: the deadline to file your taxes is Tuesday, April 17th. Between work, family and everyday responsibilities, it’s possible to leave your taxes for the last minute, but that doesn’t mean you...
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...
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... 
