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Self-employment tax: What is it?
Contributed by: Tricia D, FreeTaxUSA Agent Being self-employed can lead to a significant tax, as there is no employer to withhold taxes from your earnings. However, paying self-employment tax is important as it keeps you compliant with the IRS and supports your future benefits such as retirement income, disability…
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Cost segregation for residential rental properties
Contributed by: CoryF, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro CAUTION: Executing the cost segregation tax strategy is complex and requires professional guidance to do it correctly. Please consult with (and consider using) a cost segregation study expert before trying to execute this tax strategy. You just bought a rental property to…
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Should my TURO income be reported as Schedule C income or not?
Contributed by PhillipB, FreeTaxUSA, Tax Pro Agent Among the many gig economy options, renting your car or car sharing is growing in popularity. With this new and innovative way to earn money, those who are renting their vehicles may wonder how they report their income and expenses. This article will help you know how to…
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How do I know if my 1099-NEC / 1099-MISC is self-employment income?
Contributed by: TriciaD, FreeTaxUSA Agent If you receive Form 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC, you may wonder whether you have self-employment income or not. Businesses use Forms 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC to report payments made to individuals who aren’t employees of the business. Each form serves specific purposes. It’s important to…
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How does Schedule C reporting differ for leased vehicles?
Contributed by: WrenD, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro If you use a car for your business, you probably know you can deduct some of the expenses related to its use. But what if you lease a car instead of buying one? Does that change how you report your car expenses on your tax return? The answer is yes, there are some…
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Do I have a business or a hobby?
Contributed by: Phillip FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro Many hobbies can earn money. Whether you’re making handicrafts you’re able to sell, competing in an activity that awards cash prizes, selling animals you’ve raised, or creating YouTube videos while doing your favorite pastime, any activity that earns money and is done for…
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Should my Airbnb or VRBO rental income be reported as Schedule C income or Schedule E income?
Contributed by: Phillip B, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro Short Term Vacation Rental Rules Short term vacation rentals through Airbnb, VRBO, and other travel websites have become a popular way to make rental income from residential rental real estate. Knowing how you should report this income on your tax return is an important…
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How do I file a Schedule C for Uber, Lyft and other delivery or rideshare businesses?
Contributed by: TriciaD, FreeTaxUSA Agent If you are a contractor for Uber, Lyft, or other ride share companies, you are considered self-employed. This means you are responsible for paying taxes on your net income (income minus expenses) from your ride share business. You must also pay self-employment tax, which covers…
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How are vacation home rentals handled differently from other rental property?
Contributed by: PhillipB, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro Vacation homes are a great benefit to those who can afford to own them. They offer a place to stay when you need to get out of town, and they can be a source of income for the rest of the year. However, the tax code has some special rules to keep vacation owners from…
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Self-employed health insurance when you have a 1095-A
Contributed by: Henry, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro As a self-employed individual who pays for your own health insurance, you may wonder if it’s possible to claim both the self-employed health insurance deduction and the premium tax credit (PTC). You can if you allocate your insurance premiums between the deduction and…