How to Report Income to the IRS as an Etsy Seller
Selling on Etsy® may be a fast and easy way to get into business for yourself. But make no mistake…
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9 Surprising Health Expenses Covered by Your HSA or FSA
You probably know that you can use your health savings account (HSA), health flexible spending arrangement (FSA), Archer medical savings…
How to Tell If You’re a Household Employee
If you work as a caregiver in someone’s home — as a babysitter, nanny, pet sitter, or nurse, perhaps —…
How to Save for Retirement When You’re Self-Employed
Being your own boss comes with a variety of perks, but it also forces you to handle work typically taken…
5 Reasons to Stop Worrying About a Tax Audit
If there’s one thing many of us don’t want to see in our mailbox, it’s a letter from the Internal…
The Home Office Deduction: A Comprehensive Guide
If you work at home, you’ve probably heard about the home office deduction and its many tax benefits. But who…
What Happens If You Don’t File Taxes?
Updated for tax year 2024. It’s easy to put off filing your taxes. Life is jam-packed with places to be…
How to File Taxes for Content Creators and Influencers
Have you joined the ranks of Instagram® influencers, bloggers, and content creators on platforms like YouTube® and TikTok®? If so,…
Maximizing Your Tax Deductions as an Uber or Lyft Driver
Updated for 2024. Driving for Uber® or Lyft® can be a great way to earn extra income, but tax season…
Your Guide to Filing a Business Tax Extension
Updated for tax year 2024. Do you need more time to file your business return this year? No sweat —…
What to Do If You Didn’t Receive Form W-2
Gathering all your tax forms is crucial to filing an accurate income tax return. But what happens when the tax…
How Long to Keep Tax Records and How to Dispose of Them
Tax documents can take up a lot of space in your filing cabinet, but many of us are wary of…