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...
AMT, Estimated Payments, Individual taxes, Uncategorized
AMT 2025 Exemption Changes: Who’s Affected as Exemptions Shift Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) exposure is shifting again in tax year 2025 due to inflation adjustments. If you’re a higher‑income filer—or you expect a large year‑end event like stock option exercises or...
Business taxes, Individual taxes, IRS, Uncategorized
In 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reduced its workforce by approximately 25,000 employees, resulting in a total headcount decline of over 25%. These IRS staffing cuts mark a significant shift in the federal agency’s operational capacity and influence both...
Business taxes, Home Office, Individual taxes, Side Hustle, Uncategorized
Side hustle income is taxable income—and if you’re not treating your hustle like a business, you’re setting yourself up for trouble. The Complete Guide to Building and Taxing Your Side Hustle Right is now available—a practical, high-impact e-book written by a...