Tag Archives: Schedule C
Your side business could result in a tax headache whether you rent out your home on Airbnb, provide guitar lessons and accept payment via Venmo, or sell shoes on eBay. A new law mandating users who earn more than $600 in revenue to receive tax forms from sites like eBay, Etsy, and Airbnb as well […]
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Regardless of whether it came from a business or a pastime, every income earned is taxable. Losses sustained while engaging in a hobby are not generally deductible, whereas commercial losses are. Where you disclose money on your tax return depends on how the gig is categorized. Schedule C, “Profit or Loss from Business (Sole Proprietorship),” […]
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Tax time can be confusing if you are a self – employed. It is not difficult to file a federal tax return, and with a little information, independent contractors and small business owners can easily file returns just like the rest of the taxpayers. Understanding what is classified as self – employed income and your […]
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More people are required to submit 1099-MISC forms throughout the country, as the IRS is diligent in ensuring that you pay your taxes–even if you are an independent contractor. Your customer sends the IRS a 1099-MISC form, which the IRS compares with the form you submit. It’s a bad idea to ignore a 1099-MISC because […]
— Read moreThe amount of payments you receive through a year either from a single person or a entity are reported on the 1099-MISC for the year your provided them with service The IRS requires that any company or person who makes payments to report them on a Form 1099-MISC to both the IRS and the payee. […]
— Read moreFreelancers, contractors or other consultants, even if they work part-time on the side, can often have a more complex tax situation than the standard employee. You are an independent contractor in the eyes of the IRS if you receive a Form 1099-MISC. This form documents your earning from a specific client, as opposed to a […]
— Read moreTax season can be complicated: From the math, to the organization of documents, to the filing of the forms. The IRS has over 900 different tax forms available to taxpayers when filing their returns. Generally, the average taxpayer doesn’t have to worry about a majority of the forms. Ten of them are relatively common, and […]
— Read moreWhether you freelance, own your own business as a sole proprietor, or are an independent contractor, you are likely considered self-employed. Self-employment income has certain tax requirements that you need to be aware of when it’s time to file your federal income tax return. Be aware of the following six pieces of advice from the […]
— Read moreFor anyone who is a PC specialist, you must acquire Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, through your boss. Any payments you get for providing computer solutions, away from your current regular work, may be deemed as profits coming from self-employment and is reportable on Schedule C, Profit or Loss from Business. Self-employed individuals can […]
— Read moreDo you drive a bus for a living? Being on the road, helping people get where they need to go can feel very rewarding. Reward yourself at tax time by claiming deductions which can lower the amount you owe in taxes and put more money in your pocket. If you work for a specific business, […]
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