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Moving from Employee to Self-Employed? Here’s What it Means to Your Taxes

December 18, 2019 March 20, 2020 / Jim Wang
Moving from Employee to Self-Employed? Here’s What it Means to Your TaxesUPDATE: The Treasury recently announced tax changes and updates in response to COVID-19, updates include an extension of the first installment of tax year 2020 quarterly estimated taxes to July 15, 2020.  Some information in this post however requires additional...

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5 Tax Tips for Starting a New Business

May 11, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
5 Tax Tips for Starting a New BusinessIf you are venturing out on your own, congratulations! Starting your own business can be tremendously rewarding, if you do it right. From business plans to market strategies, there’s a lot of important financial decisions ahead. So let’s start you...

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New Side Job: What Do You Need Before Tax Time?

February 22, 2018 March 5, 2020 / Jim Wang
New Side Job: What Do You Need Before Tax Time?

One of the best ways to improve your situation is to get a side gig. A new side job can help you boost your income and increase your financial stability. If you’re thinking about a side gig, now’s the time to start preparing – not next April!

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Top 5 Self-Employed Tax Questions

December 19, 2017 January 26, 2018 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
Top 5 Self-Employed Tax QuestionsThe article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2017 taxes, which you will file by the April 2018 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. You’ve got questions, and we’ve got...

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How Holiday Bonuses are Taxed for Contract Workers

November 17, 2017 July 11, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
How Holiday Bonuses are Taxed for Contract WorkersThe article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2017 taxes, which you will file by the April 2018 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. Are you expecting a year-end bonus...

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

August 21, 2017 September 7, 2017 / TurboTaxLisa
Real Talk: I Missed the Estimated Tax Deadline. What Should I Do?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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August 4, 2017 / Elle Martinez
Even Self-Employed Bosses Need Time OffThis 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
Tax Tips for Independent RetailersIf 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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Social Media Tips for Your Small Business

June 30, 2017 September 7, 2017 / Elle Martinez
Social Media Tips for Your Small BusinessOne 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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Three Reasons to Track Finances Year Round When You’re Self-Employed

April 28, 2017 / Jim Wang
Three Reasons to Track Finances Year Round When You’re Self-EmployedBeing 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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