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Real Talk: I Missed the Estimated Tax Deadline. What Should I Do?

August 21, 2017 September 7, 2017 / TurboTaxLisa

Life gets busy when you’re running your own business. If you missed the estimated tax deadline, don’t worry. At least you’re conscious of the date and you know that estimated taxes exist. If the date passed you by, here are...

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Even Self-Employed Bosses Need Time Off

August 4, 2017 / Elle Martinez

This year has been amazing, but also very packed for me business wise. I started the year off co-hosting a financial summit, published my book, Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money, and this week I launched my first course! I...

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Tax Tips for Independent Retailers

July 26, 2017 / Jim Wang

If you’re an independent retailer, you may not be fully aware of all of the business tax deductions that are available to you. Some are obvious, like supplies and marketing costs, but there are many others that are easy to...

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Tips for Customer Relations in the Gig-Economy

July 20, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

These days, it’s not uncommon to have a side gig. In fact, by 2020, part-time, independent and freelance contractors will constitute about 40 percent of the U.S. workforce. Like any business, customers are a key part of making your business...

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Can the Self-Employed Have a 401(k)?

July 12, 2017 / Jim Wang

The short answer: Yes! If you’re self-employed, have you ever wished that you could have a 401(k) plan, just like salaried employees? Well, you can. It’s called the solo 401(k), and it works just like an employer-sponsored 401(k) except it’s...

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Social Media Tips for Your Small Business

June 30, 2017 September 7, 2017 / Elle Martinez

One of the great things about owning and running a business these days is the boundless opportunity. In the past, your clients likely lived very close to you. Now small businesses can have clients and customers all over the world!...

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Self Employment Taxes – How Much are They and What Do They Include?

June 22, 2017 July 24, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

You may have heard of self-employment tax and wondered if, and when, it might apply to you. The self-employment tax isn’t complicated: it’s a tax that is a combination of Social Security and Medicare taxes. But many people are confused...

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Are You Self-Employed and Don’t Know? [INFOGRAPHIC]

May 31, 2017 September 7, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

For some, it’s easy to identify as a #SelfMade boss, but for others, the self-employed line may be a bit more blurry. Many people don’t even realize they are considered self-employed by the IRS! Use the handy guide below to find out...

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Three Reasons to Track Finances Year Round When You’re Self-Employed

April 28, 2017 / Jim Wang

Being your own boss can be liberating and terrifying at the same time. You set your own hours, decide your path and keep what you earn. You are also responsible for finding new work, building relationships and you aren’t paid...

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Is This Deductible? Business Clothes for the Self-Employed

April 6, 2017 / Jim Wang

When I first started working, I didn’t have what I’d call “work clothes”. Fortunately, I was working in a corporate office environment that only expected business casual. I could even wear jeans! I stopped by a local store to pick...

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