It’s true: Simple is hard. In an effort to make things easier for taxpayers and tax forms issuers, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is bringing
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New Estimated Tax Forms For Freelancers & Taxpayers
Not sure how tax reform might affect your taxes? If you’re a freelancer or self-employed person, or a taxpayer who has needed to make estimated payments in the past, you’ll want to check out new information issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Filling Out A Form W-9 When You’re Paid In Cash
It’s time for “Ask the Taxgirl.” Today’s question focuses on being paid in cash (or barter, bitcoin, etc.) and filling out a form W-9.
Read More6 Things To Know About Your Side Hustle & Taxes
Thinking of picking up a side hustle? Here’s what you need to know about reporting your extra income on your tax return.
Read More10 Tax Breaks For Small Businesses That You Don’t Want To Miss
Are you a small business owner or a self-employed person? Here are 10 tax deductions you don’t want to miss.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Promotional Expenses & ‘Lost’ Revenue
Taxpayer asks: Hi, Tax Girl, With all the electronic sales these days, publishers and authors can promote their books for free for a period of
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Self Employment Tax
Taxpayer asks: Since the self-employment tax rate is 12.4 percent, why do I have to pay 15.3%? taxgirl says: Self-employment tax, sometimes called SE tax,
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Estimating My Taxes
Taxpayer asks: A place paid for me $663 for services performed. They said they will send me a 1099 at the end of the year.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Forms W-9 & 1099 For Groups
Taxpayer asks: Hi Tax Girl, Thanks for taking questions. It’s a really nice thing to do. I have a trio that performs regularly and this
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Payments Made Under The Table
Taxpayer asks: I was working as an independent contractor in this small company. At that time, I was getting paid with no taxes being withheld.
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