
Self-Employment Tax Explained: A Guide for Freelancers & Contractors
Self-employment tax explained for freelancers: the 15.3% rate, how to calculate it, a table by income level, and…
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Self-employment tax explained for freelancers: the 15.3% rate, how to calculate it, a table by income level, and…
Oct 7, 2026 · 7 min read
Ad revenue from one platform counts as income. So does a brand deal paid through PayPal. Affiliate commissions…
Sep 29, 2026 · 8 min read
Have a W-2 job and 1099 income? Here's how self-employment tax, quarterly payments, and W-4 withholding actually work…
Sep 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Every client meeting, supply run, and job site visit adds miles to your odometer. Those miles translate directly…
Aug 19, 2026 · 10 min read
A tax refund feels like found money. It isn’t. It means you overpaid throughout the year and the…
Apr 30, 2026 · 4 min read
If you’re a full-time solopreneur making $150,000 in annual profit, you’re in the range where the S Corp…
Apr 28, 2026 · 4 min read
April 15th came and went. You didn’t file a return, and you didn’t file an extension. The window…
Apr 17, 2026 · 4 min read
The S Corp election has a reputation for significant tax savings, and in the right circumstances, that reputation…
Apr 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Electing S Corp status is one of the most impactful financial decisions a solopreneur can make. It’s also…
Apr 9, 2026 · 5 min read
If you’re a full-time solopreneur making $150,000 in annual profit, you’re in the range where the S Corp…
Apr 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Running a business-of-one often involves wearing many hats, but once you elect S Corp status, you officially become…
Feb 12, 2026 · 5 min read
It’s January 2026 and while the new year often feels like a fresh start, for self-employed business owners,…
Jan 9, 2026 · 3 min read