Tax Blog & Guides
Expert tips, step-by-step guides, and everything you need to file your taxes with confidence. Updated for the 2026 tax season.
How Freelancers Should Track Receipts
Proper receipt tracking maximizes deductions and protects you in audits. Learn best practices for tracking receipts, organizing them, and maintaining records.
Crystal Adams
How Freelancers Transition to Business Ownership
Transitioning from freelancer to business owner involves tax structure changes, entity formation, and new compliance requirements. Learn how to make the transition smoothly and tax-efficiently.
Robert Martinez
How Freelancers Work with CPAs Effectively
Working effectively with CPAs maximizes value. Learn how to prepare for meetings, provide documentation, communicate clearly, and get the most from professional help.
Stella Anderson
How Gig Workers Should Prepare for Tax Season
Gig workers face unique tax challenges. Learn how to prepare for tax season, track income from multiple platforms, and maximize deductions.
Robert Kim
How to Calculate Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments
Calculating quarterly estimated tax payments correctly helps freelancers avoid penalties. Learn step-by-step methods to calculate payments, use safe harbor, and adjust throughout the year.
Patricia Davis
How to Calculate Self-Employment Tax
Calculating self-employment tax correctly is essential. Learn the step-by-step formula, understand the 92.35% factor, and calculate your SE tax accurately.
Eric Johnson
How to Deduct Losses from Freelance Work
Business losses from freelance work can offset other income. Learn when you can deduct losses, how to report them, and limitations that may apply.
Tyler Wilson
How to Deduct Self-Employment Tax
You can deduct half of your self-employment tax, reducing your income tax. Learn how to claim this deduction, where it goes on your return, and maximize the benefit.
Brandon Wright
How to Estimate Quarterly Taxes as a Freelancer
Estimating quarterly taxes correctly helps freelancers avoid penalties. Learn methods to calculate estimated tax payments, when to pay, and how to adjust throughout the year.
Lisa Wang
How to File Taxes When Freelancing Across States
Freelancing in multiple states creates multi-state tax obligations. Learn how to determine which states to file in, handle state taxes, and avoid double taxation.
Alexandra King
How to File Taxes with a Side Hustle
Filing taxes with a side hustle requires reporting additional income. Learn how to report side hustle income, deduct expenses, and file correctly alongside your main job.
Scott Johnson
How to File Taxes with Cash App Income
Cash App income is taxable and must be reported. Learn how to report Cash App income, understand 1099-K forms, and distinguish business from personal payments.
Taylor Mitchell
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