Category: Contractor Resources
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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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Free Independent Contractor Expense Spreadsheet
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…