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Business Owners Should Take Advantage of These Travel and Biz Deductions

February 20, 2019 (Last Modified: July 22, 2019) / Jim Wang

As a business owner, I’m always looking into tax laws for any new credit and deductions that I’m able to claim. Plus the tax code could change each year, so that’s why it’s important to stay on top of your...

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Starting a Business? (How to Start a Business Guide)

February 2, 2019 (Last Modified: November 17, 2020) / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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 (Last Modified: February 1, 2019) / Jim Wang

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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Get Ahead of Holiday Spending with These Seasonal Side-Gigs

October 29, 2018 (Last Modified: July 11, 2019) / Elle Martinez

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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Student Loan Options When You’re Self-Employed

October 3, 2018 (Last Modified: March 5, 2020) / Jim Wang

Student loans can be a huge financial burden when you first start working, especially if you are self-employed. As if the challenges of self-employment weren’t enough, you have student loan payments on top of it! Paying off your student loans is...

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I Only Received One Paycheck from My Summer Side-Gig. Am I Self-Employed?

October 3, 2018 (Last Modified: March 5, 2020) / Jim Wang

During college, I had a job every summer. After my freshman and sophomore years, there were full-time internships with companies that issued me a Form W-2 and offered benefits, and in those years I reported my income from my W-2...

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My Clients Pay Me Through a Mobile Payment Service- What Does This Mean for My Taxes?

September 7, 2018 (Last Modified: March 9, 2020) / Elle Martinez

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2019 taxes (filed in 2020) and 2018 taxes, which should be filed by the April 15th, 2019 (or October 2019 with filed...

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Are Business Networking Apps Tax Deductible?

August 7, 2018 (Last Modified: July 10, 2019) / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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...

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Social Media Influencers: A Guide to Your Tax Return (and All the Free Stuff You Receive)

July 23, 2018 (Last Modified: March 9, 2020) / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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,...

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I Completed 30 Rideshares This Year. Am I Considered Self-Employed?

February 23, 2018 (Last Modified: March 5, 2020) / Jim Wang

Driving for a rideshare company can be a great way to earn some side income, and for many, this was their first year making income in the industry. For those who took on this new side (or full time!) gig...

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Self-Employed

Business Owners Should Take Advantage of These Travel and Biz Deductions

Starting a Business? (How to Start a Business Guide)

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

Get Ahead of Holiday Spending with These Seasonal Side-Gigs

Student Loan Options When You’re Self-Employed

I Only Received One Paycheck from My Summer Side-Gig. Am I Self-Employed?

My Clients Pay Me Through a Mobile Payment Service- What Does This Mean for My Taxes?

Are Business Networking Apps Tax Deductible?

Social Media Influencers: A Guide to Your Tax Return (and All the Free Stuff You Receive)

I Completed 30 Rideshares This Year. Am I Considered Self-Employed?

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