Category: Contractor Resources
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Managing Your Side Hustle Taxes Like a Pro
These days, more and more American workers are doing, well, just a little more. They’re known as side hustles, and you’re probably reading this because you have one, too. Having a side hustle in addition to your full-time job can certainly add money to your bank account, but side hustle taxes can also add stress…
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What is a 1099 Form?
If you’ve landed here after Googling “What is a 1099 Form?” because you’ve turned a profit as a small business owner, congratulations! Now begins the slightly less fun, but necessary job of accurately reporting your income for tax purposes. Your income as an independent contractor will most likely be reported using at least one type…
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How to avoid paying taxes as an independent contractor (legally)
If it was possible to call up the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) office for a discount on tax payments, their phones would probably ring all day. But it’s not, so smart independent contractors have to explore more feasible ways to reduce income tax and keep more of their business profit. This is where tax avoidance…
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The 11 Best Apps for Independent Contractors (+ 3 Bonus Tools)
You did it. You started a business and are officially self-employed! Now, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and grow the company. You could juggle multiple parts of running a business yourself, but it’s often easier and faster to outsource these tasks to an app. To help, we’ve put together a list of the…
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Client communication: A guide for freelancers and small business owners
It doesn’t matter if you’re a one-person freelance operation—it’s still worth giving your clients the white-glove treatment. According to HubSpot, 90% of clients would buy more from companies with great customer service. As a small business owner or independent contractor, you may not have a dedicated customer support team. That’s okay! Secure repeat customers by…
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How long does an ACH payment take?
What do auto-pay, direct deposit and sending your friend $20 through an app all have in common? They are all examples of ACH transfers. The reality of tapping a few buttons on a computer or mobile device and transferring money almost instantaneously is relatively new, but the infrastructure used to complete these types of transactions…
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Everything You Need to Know About Freelance Retainers
More Americans than ever are freelancing. A recent Upwork study showed that 59 million Americans performed freelance work in 2021—36% of the entire U.S. workforce. According to freelancermap’s 2021 survey, the top three challenges freelancers face are project acquisition, irregular income, and late payments. A retainer contract can remedy all three of these issues for…
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Bookkeeping for Freelancers: A 2022 Guide
The term “freelancer” was originally used to describe a medieval mercenary whose lance wasn’t sworn to the service of one lord. And while they’re no longer hired assassins, freelancers are still “killing it.” According to Payoneer, a freelancer’s average hourly wage in 2022 was about $28, almost double the national average. While freelancing may improve…
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How to File Independent Contractor Taxes 2022
Disclaimer: This blog post is intended to provide generalized information designed to educate a broad segment of the public. It’s not personalized tax, investment, legal, or other business or professional advice. If you have questions, speak with a qualified professional. Every month, employers all over the US withhold taxes from their employees’ paychecks. But for…
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Independent Contractor Expenses Spreadsheet: Everything You Need to Know (Plus: Free Template)
Have you ever struggled to manage your financials as an independent contractor? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. According to Freelancer Map’s 2021 study, 25% of freelancers consider accounting one of the greatest challenges of self-employment. 21% also said that trying to do their own accounting was one of the biggest beginner mistakes…