Side Income
Side Income and the Tax You Owe on It
Side income can face income tax and 15.3% self-employment tax. A $14,000 example shows why setting aside 25% is only a starting point.
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Your Tax Season Checklist
Gather the forms your return actually needs, including the four records most likely to arrive after you think you are ready to file.
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Budgeting
How to Budget When Your Income Changes Every Month
Budget on your lowest month, not your average. Seven of twelve months fall below an average, and on one freelancer's real year, budgeting on it would have spent the tax money exactly.
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