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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
A Guide for Self-Employed Filers that Haven’t Tracked Their Expenses This YearI 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
Get Ahead of Holiday Spending with These Seasonal Side-GigsWith 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 (Last Modified: January 5, 2019) / Jim Wang
Self Employed: Living and Working Abroad? Here’s What You Need to Report to the IRSOne 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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Student Loan Options When You’re Self-Employed

October 3, 2018 (Last Modified: March 5, 2020) / Jim Wang
Student Loan Options When You’re Self-EmployedStudent 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
I Only Received One Paycheck from My Summer Side-Gig. Am I Self-Employed?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
My Clients Pay Me Through a Mobile Payment Service- What Does This Mean for My Taxes?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
Are Business Networking Apps Tax Deductible?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®
Social Media Influencers: A Guide to Your Tax Return (and All the Free Stuff You Receive)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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1099-MISC or 1099-K: What’s the Difference?

April 13, 2018 (Last Modified: January 14, 2019) / TurboTaxBlogTeam
1099-MISC or 1099-K: What’s the Difference?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...

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