Self-Employed & Schedule C (7)
Guides for Schedule C filers: filing rules, expenses, quarterly taxes, and your first year in business.
Schedule C Basics: Reporting Self-Employment Income
Understanding the fundamentals of Schedule C for sole proprietors and single-member LLCs.
Read article →7 min read · reviewed Invalid DateSmall Business Tax Filing: The Complete Guide
Comprehensive guide to filing taxes for small businesses including sole proprietorships, single-member LLCs, Schedule C, self-employment tax, and estimated tax requirements.
Read article →6 min read · reviewed Invalid DateFiling Taxes for an LLC: Everything You Need to Know
Understanding how LLCs are taxed including default tax treatment, electing corporate taxation, multi-member LLCs, and what forms to file based on your LLC structure.
Read article →5 min read · reviewed Invalid DateUnderstanding Self-Employment Tax
How self-employment tax is calculated and the deduction for half of SE tax.
Read article →6 min read · reviewed Invalid DateFirst Year Self-Employed: A Before-Your-First-Season Checklist
New to 1099 work? The records, accounts, and quarterly rhythm to set up before your first filing season — from mileage logs to a separate bank account to your first estimated payment.
Read article →6 min read · reviewed Invalid DateFiling Status for Self-Employed Workers: Choosing the Right One
The five filing statuses explained for freelancers, drivers, and notaries — including head of household rules for single parents with side income and how status changes your standard deduction.
Read article →5 min read · reviewed Invalid DateDo I Have to File a Tax Return? Rules for Self-Employed and Gig Workers
Filing requirements for 1099, gig, and self-employed workers — including the $400 rule that trips up first-year drivers, delivery workers, and freelancers.
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