As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

Around 10% of American workers are self-employed, running small businesses and offering services as independent contractors. With the gig economy booming, millions of people are also taking side ...

If you have a side hustle — or are full-time in business for yourself — you might qualify for self-employment tax deductions. These deductions can lower your taxable income, and save a bundle in taxes ...

Self-employed or freelance and owe taxes? Learn which IRS tax relief options may help, including payment plans, penalty relief and Offer in Compromise.

Fewer self-employed workers who accept payments through a third-party service, such as PayPal or Square, will receive a form reporting their 2025 income. That means it will be up to them to calculate ...

If you drive for a ride-hailing app, work a side gig or otherwise own a small business, you may have to pay self-employment taxes. These are based on your net earnings, which is your income minus ...

If you’re self-employed, you’ll need to pay both income and self-employment taxes. Here are some ways you can reduce the amount you owe. There are many advantages to self-employment in comparison to ...

Kim Porter began her career as a writer and an editor focusing on personal finance in 2010. Since then, her work has been published everywhere from Forbes Advisor to U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, ...