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

Schedule SE is the IRS form that self-employed people use to calculate

Johnson Stiles By Johnson Stiles

What Is Form 8995? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

Form 8995 is the IRS form self-employed people use to calculate the

Erika Batsters By Erika Batsters

What Is Form 1096? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

Form 1096 is the cover sheet the IRS requires when you mail

Hannah Bietz By Hannah Bietz

What Is a W-8BEN Form? A Plain-English Guide for Freelancers

A W-8BEN is the IRS form a non-U.S. individual gives to a

Emily Lauderdale By Emily Lauderdale

Cash vs Accrual Accounting: Which Method Fits Your Solo Business?

Cash and accrual are the two accounting methods that decide when your

Mark Paulson By Mark Paulson

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

A recruiter just offered you a "1099 position," and the pay sounds

Erika Batsters By Erika Batsters

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

A thin envelope from your state government lands in late January with

Hannah Bietz By Hannah Bietz

What Is the Augusta Rule? A Tax Guide for the Self-Employed

Your accountant mentioned something called the Augusta Rule, and it sounded almost

Emily Lauderdale By Emily Lauderdale

What Is Net 15? Payment Terms Explained for the Self-Employed

Net 15 is a payment term that gives your client 15 calendar

Emily Lauderdale By Emily Lauderdale