Business taxes, Deductions, Individualtaxes, Tax Planning
Top Tax Breaks for Middle-Class Families in 2025: Maximize Your Savings The 2025 tax year delivers significant tax breaks for middle-class families in 2025. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has unlocked new deductions and credits for households using the...
Business taxes, Estimated Payments, Individual taxes, Tax Planning
Common Mistakes in Calculating Estimated Taxes For freelancers, self-employed workers, and side hustlers, understanding estimated taxes is critical to staying in compliance with the IRS. Unlike W-2 employees who have taxes withheld from their paychecks, self-employed...
Business taxes, Estimated Payments, Individual taxes, Tax Planning
IRS Online Payment Options: Fastest Ways to Pay Taxes in 2025 As of 2025, more taxpayers are opting to pay IRS online through streamlined, secure channels. Understanding your options is key to avoiding late fees, ensuring compliance, and maintaining efficiency. This...
Individualtaxes, Tax Credits, Tax Planning
7 Essentials: Child and Dependent Care Credit 2025 The Child and Dependent Care Credit 2025 helps working parents and caregivers offset childcare costs so they can work or look for work. Understanding who qualifies, which dependent care expenses count, and how to file...
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...
