By: Devorah
This is so timely for me as I move from having a salary to my main gig, http://www.facebook.com/raisingdigitalnatives and my various side hustles, each of which is taxed differently. Conferences are...
View ArticleBy: Alexis Grant
Hey — I mention that briefly as something that was too complicated to include but you should certainly consider! Not to mention paid vacation, maternity leave and other employee benefits.
View ArticleBy: Morris Singer
Alexis — This is a great post. As someone who has spent the majority of non-academic adult life as a self-employed individual, I have often felt this. It’s great that you were able to point this out...
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View ArticleBy: Liz Seda
This is the most epically useful post I’ve ever read. It’s easy to understand, practical, and free. I definitely would have paid for information like this. Thanks Alexis. Thank you Alexis’ Dad. I wish...
View ArticleBy: John
They call that Job Lock. As far as I know, the US is the only country in the world that ties health insurance to employment; makes you think they actually don’t want people working for themselves...
View ArticleBy: Conic Ellipse
I was an LLC. What many of these posters may not realize is that when you are incorporated, you pay taxes on the business income, then you also pay all of these taxes when you pay yourself from the...
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[...] how my marriage is working out the house work. I am also not married to a unicorn. Alexis “One Major Disadvantage of Working for Yourself” was eye-opening to say the least! If you are interested...
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[…] your own boss… and the expenses you forget to think about from Alexis Grant. Aptly titled the One Major Disadvantage of Working for Yourself, she shares a table her dad the accountant (hello to my...
View ArticleBy: Tracking Freelance Earnings: March Income Report From Nicole Dieker
[…] my earnings for taxes. This means that if my earnings continue to grow, I’ll be able to adjust my estimated tax payments accordingly and won’t get stuck with another big tax bill at the end of the...
View ArticleBy: Tracking Freelance Earnings: April Income Report From Nicole Dieker
[…] CPA suggested I set aside 20 percent of my income for freelance estimated taxes. (Other freelancers suggest setting aside 25 or even 30 percent, but keep in mind that I live in Washington State,...
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