Self-employment tax guides
Plain guides to the taxes and paperwork that come with working for yourself. Every figure traces to the IRS, the SSA or a state tax agency.
Quarterly estimated tax guides
Quarterly payments, due dates, safe harbor, penalties, state rules and self-employment tax.
LLC and business structure guides
Sole proprietorship or LLC, formation costs by state and getting an EIN.
Self-employed tax software and TurboTax alternatives
Self-employed tax software and TurboTax alternatives, priced for Schedule C.
Latest guides
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