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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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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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Tax Tips for “The Sharing Economy”

March 4, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

How we perform our daily tasks and interact with one another is constantly changing. Many entrepreneurs and companies have been able to capitalize on these technology-driven opportunities, and have created a movement around sharing instead of owning. You may have...

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How Much Can You Deduct for Self-Employed Expenses?

March 4, 2017 April 5, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Running your own business as a #SelfMade entrepreneur gives you the ability to make business decisions based on your own budget and priorities. You can decide where you’d like to work, even if it’s at home in your own office...

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Can I Write Off Parking Tickets if I Drive for a Living?

February 24, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Let’s say you’re driving for Lyft or Uber, and need to grab a coffee before picking up your next customer. The line is longer than expected, you are unable to get to the parking meter to feed in a few...

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