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Why Professional Tax Preparation Is A Critical Investment For Contractors

Running a business as an independent contractor means constantly looking for ways…

Johnson Stiles By Johnson Stiles

1099 vs W2: What’s the Difference for the Self-Employed?

A recruiter offers you a role and mentions it is "1099, not…

Emily Lauderdale By Emily Lauderdale

What Is a 1099-SA? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

A 1099-SA is the IRS form that reports the money you withdrew…

Erika Batsters By Erika Batsters

What Is the Penalty for Not Paying Quarterly Taxes? An IRS Guide for Self-Employed Filers

You missed the June 15 quarterly tax deadline by two weeks, paid…

Erika Batsters By Erika Batsters

What Is a Fiscal Year? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

Your CPA just asked whether you want to operate on a calendar…

Hannah Bietz By Hannah Bietz

What Is Depreciation? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

Depreciation spreads the cost of business equipment across the years you use…

Erika Batsters By Erika Batsters

What Is a Tax Write Off? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

A tax write-off is a business expense that the IRS allows the…

Mike Allerson By Mike Allerson

Roth IRA vs Roth 401(k): Which Is Better for the Self-Employed?

You finally had a profitable year freelancing, your accountant mentioned you should…

Johnson Stiles By Johnson Stiles

What Is Gross Income? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

Gross income is the total money your business takes in before you…

Johnson Stiles By Johnson Stiles