Business taxes, Deductions, Home Office, Individualtaxes
7 Ways to Maximize the Home Office Deduction in 2025 The Home Office Deduction in 2025 is one of the most valuable yet often misunderstood tax breaks for freelancers, gig workers, and small business owners. By understanding the IRS rules, choosing the right method,...
Business taxes, Individual taxes, Side Hustle
3 Simple Ways to Track Side Hustle Income Without Stress Running a side hustle is exciting, but when tax season rolls around, the bookkeeping side of things can feel overwhelming. If you’re driving for Uber, selling on Etsy, or freelancing online, every dollar...
Individual taxes, Business taxes, IRS Collections, Liens and Levies
Lien vs Levy: 17 Essential Differences You Must Know If you owe back taxes, you will eventually hear the term lien vs levy. These are not the same thing. A lien is the IRS’s claim against your property for unpaid taxes, while a levy is the legal seizure of that...
Business taxes, Side Hustle, Tax Planning, Uncategorized
Form 1099-K vs. 1099-NEC: What Side Hustlers Need to File in 2025 If you run a side hustle in 2025, understanding Form 1099-K vs. 1099-NEC is essential for accurate tax reporting. These two IRS forms often cause confusion for freelancers, gig workers, and online...
Tax Planning, Business taxes, Side Hustle
How to Report Side Hustle Income (Even If You Didn’t Get a 1099) If you run a side hustle, you must report side hustle income to the IRS — even if no one sent you a Form 1099. Whether you’re freelancing, driving rideshare, selling online, or doing gig work, all side...
Business taxes, Digital Services
What U.S. Freelancers Should Know About the Global Digital Services Tax Freelancers and online entrepreneurs in the U.S. are increasingly serving a global client base. But with that growth comes a new wave of international tax complexity—especially when it comes to...
