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Taxes

If you are a self-employed worker or independent contractor, you'll want to take advantage of the business meal deduction. There are requirements for what counts as a business expense. Read our guide to find out.

Finding work

Starting a web design business and getting clients won't be a challenge if you follow these tips.

Tools

23 best apps for freelancers, handpicked and sorted in categories: time management, organization, project management, finance & legal, and writing productivity.

Finding work

Often thinking about how you could make your work less isolating? The flexibility of your freelancing status might actually be an asset.

Taxes

If you use PayPal often to accept payments for your business, you know PayPal fees add up. In this article, we'll break down all the fees available to you (and other deductions) to write-off from your tax bill.

Taxes

In 2020, Trump wrote off $70,000 of Hairstyling on his taxes for "The Apprentice" ...It stirred huge controversy. It begged the question to be asked, "are haircuts tax deductible?" In this article, we'll answer that.

Taxes

A common question asked by self-employed folks is: are credit card statements sufficient for the IRS? Well, we'll answer the question and let you know what records to keep.

Taxes

If you run a short-term rental business, this guide is the last guide you'll need to know about to file your AirBNB 1099 taxes. We cover everything from quarterly taxes, self-employment taxes, deductions and more.

Marketing

Having a complete, clean, and descriptive online portfolio is key to getting inbound work requests. Here is what to build a stellar one.

Start a business

If you are looking for freelance work from home jobs, here are 9 contractor jobs you can start today. This quick guide can give you some ideas to start making money today.

Finding work

Finding work as a freelancer can be a painful experience... Discover Linsey's top 50 websites to help you find your next freelance gigs!

Taxes

Beware of the 1099-NEC due date to avoid any late fees or penalties. Sure, you could file an extension for your 1099, but you need to file it before the due date. This article will break down the 1099-NEC deadline and the form.

Taxes

Understand the difference between 1099 income and W2 income. In this article we'll go over the ways these forms are different as well as what you need to know in order to properly file the right form.

Taxes

You'll want to be on top of the due dates for your independent contractor taxes, or you'll pay a 1099 late filing penalty. In this article, we'll go what it is and how to avoid it.

Taxes

You need to complete Form 1099-MISC to report miscellaneous income. Discover how to do so with these detailed 1099-MISC instructions.

Taxes

There are many times you'll receive a 1099 for rent. In this article, we'll go over everything tenants and landlords need to know about filing and managing their taxes at the end of the year.

Taxes

You should always keep the 1099 deadline in mind to avoid any unnecessary fees and penalties. Here's the guide to when you need to file, mistakes or errors you could make and how to easily file your 1099 on time.

Taxes

If you need more time to meet the IRS filing deadline, this article will go over exactly how to request a 1099 extension. We'll tell you what form you'll need to file, how to avoid penalties, and much more.

Project Management

Many successful freelancers depend on at least one project management tool to keep everything sorted. Discover the best project management tools for freelancers.

Taxes

If you made a mistake while you filed your independent contractor taxes, don't sweat it too much. All you need to do is make a 1099 amendment. In this article, we'll walk you through all the steps you need to take to correct a form.

Taxes

What exactly is Box 7 on a 1099? How did it change with the new 1099-NEC laws? Find out the difference between box 7 for the 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC here.

Time tracking

Refine your workflow in just 5 steps with this guide to better time management for freelancers, and discover 3 popular time management techniques.

Tools

Need a tax receipt app? Our guide will review the top 7 and give you our recommendation for the best receipt app. Read our reviews so you can be prepared during tax time.

Taxes

If you are a real estate agent looking to get a hold of your contractor taxes, then this guide is for you. In this article, we'll review the best tax software for real estate agents in 2021.

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