If you are a freelancer in the United States you will eventually receive a 1099 form. The 1099 series of…
Taxes are the single biggest financial shock new freelancers face. When you are an employee your employer withholds federal income…
As a freelancer, you are responsible for not just accumulating retirement savings but also managing withdrawals tax-efficiently in retirement. The…
Health Savings Accounts are one of the most powerful financial tools available to freelancers. They offer triple tax benefits: tax-deductible…
Investing as a freelancer is different from investing as a salaried employee. Your income is inconsistent, you have no employer…
Tax deductions reduce your taxable income. Tax credits reduce your tax bill dollar for dollar. A $1,000 deduction saves you…
Tax deductions are a freelancer’s best friend. But claiming them means being ready for IRS scrutiny. If you follow basic…
One of the biggest financial decisions you will make as a freelancer is how to structure your business. Should you…
Freelancers do not have employer-sponsored 401(k) plans, but that does not mean we cannot save aggressively for retirement. In fact,…
A complete year-round tax planning checklist for freelancers. Month-by-month tasks to maximize deductions, avoid penalties, and make tax filing effortless.