The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2019 taxes, which you will file by April 2020 (or October 15, 2020, with filed extension) deadline. Learn more about tax reform...
Starting your own self-employed business, or even a side hustle, can be an exciting time. It can also be an uncertain time as you try to navigate an area of your business that you probably didn’t spend much time thinking...
Ah, summer – the time of year when some people dive into entrepreneurship. Whether it’s a summer job, a part-time gig, a side-hustle or a small business, you may be considered self-employed. If that’s you or someone you know, here...
If you’re self-employed, estimated taxes are a part of your business life. This means you may need to send quarterly estimated taxes four times a year (in April, June, September, and January). Your taxes require a different kind of attention...
Does your pooch have more Instagram followers than you do, receive free doggy swag bags and seem to be all-around living his #bestlife? If your furbaby is making money as an influencer, it could be viewed by the IRS as...
Millions of people make quarterly estimated tax payments during the year in lieu of income tax withholding. Learning about quarterly estimated tax payments is a rite of passage for any self-employed business owner. If you are required to pay tax...
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...
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...
If you’re a first-time freelancer, it may be a bit nerve-wracking to think of handling your own taxes as a newly self-employed filer. But with a little organization and forethought, managing your taxes is actually quite doable! Even if you’re freelancing as...
If you’re self-employed, chances are you’re familiar with September 15. It’s one of four estimated tax due dates and it’s the last one for the calendar year. While the amount you should pay may have been determined back when you...
The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2019 taxes, which you will file by April 2020 (or October 15, 2020, with filed extension) deadline. Learn more about tax reform... 
