This article is for informational purposes only and is not financial or tax advice — consult a licensed professional for your specific situation. Most freelancers set their rate the wrong way: they take their old salary, divide by 2,080 hours, and charge that. It feels logical, and it quietly guarantees you’ll earn less than you…
This article is for informational purposes only and is not tax advice — consult a licensed CPA or enrolled agent for your specific situation. Some links below are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no cost to you, which never affects our picks. If you’ve ever looked at your gig earnings and wondered…
This article is for informational purposes only and is not tax advice — consult a licensed CPA or enrolled agent for your specific situation. Some links below are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no cost to you, which never affects our picks. Filing taxes as a gig worker feels intimidating the first…
Filing taxes as a gig worker is a different animal than filing a W-2 return. You’ve got a Schedule C for your business income and expenses, a Schedule SE for the 15.3% self-employment tax, quarterly payments to reconcile, and a pile of deductions that generic tax software either handles badly or charges you extra to…