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Employer forgot to file 1099 for me, when do I file my taxes?

I've provided some services to USA company during 2020 as independent contractor and was waiting for a company to send the 1099-NEC form so I can file my taxes. Now the company just told me they ...
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2 votes
2 answers
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What are the tax implications if I share single credit card processor between my two sole proprietorships?

Can someone who has 2 sole proprietorships share a single credit card processing device to save on processing fees? What would be proper way to file taxes in such case? Basically, my concern is that ...
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1 answer
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Got one check independent contract work that paid taxes for Medicare and SS. Should it still count as self-employment income?

I did independent contract-style work for two days last year that paid me $222.67. The check accounted deductions for Medicare and Social Security. I also made $195 from redemptions of gift cards and ...
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2 answers
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Is self-employed work performed out of state for a California organization "California source income?"

I recently received a request from the California Franchise Tax Board saying that they believe I need to file a tax return. I am a sole proprietor programmer, with a client in California who paid me ...
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3 votes
4 answers
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How to calculate my estimated taxes. 1099 MISC + Self Employment

I receive a 1099-Misc each year and that's all†. I have to pay estimated taxes, but I don't know how to calculate them for myself. This is the current estimated tax calendar From To ...
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5 votes
1 answer
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How much money to put aside for taxes on earnings from side work?

I am planning to work for a fireworks distributor for 2 weeks this summer. I am going to make 15% of all sales and estimate to make $9k. How much do I need to put aside so that I don’t get KILLED in ...
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6 votes
4 answers
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How to I compare pay rates for being a contractor (1099) vs. being an employee (W2)?

I have been trying to figure this out on my own but I am having some trouble. I currently get paid as a 1099 contractor, but I am switching to w2. My current pay rate is 60% of $185 per hour -- so ...
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3 votes
3 answers
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W-4 and withholding taxes for self-employed spouse

My wife and I live in the SF bay area. My gross income is $320,000 and my wife's is $38,000. My wife is employed as a contractor though and gets a 1099 instead of W-2. No taxes are withheld from her ...
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2 votes
1 answer
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How much should I charge a U.S. company for IT work I'll do remotely from Canada?

I'm currently living in Canada. I have very nice job and I'm happy with it. My previous company in the U.S. contacted me and they want to hire me as a 1099 (independent contractor) working remotely. ...
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Employer is 1099ing me for RENT for live-on-site work

We were hired by a company for a contract position. We were to receive a small wage and housing in exchange for work. We got a 1099 at the end of the year that claims that we received about $7000 ...
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Differences in taxes paid for W2 employee vs. 1099 contractor working on sites like ODesk.com?

Currently, I make about $96000 a year as a W2 employee in the USA. Suppose I were to make the same amount through working on sites like ODesk.com at home. In other words, I would be an independent ...
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16 votes
4 answers
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W2 vs 1099 Employee status

I've in the middle of an offer for employment. During negotiations, I've asked for more money due to distance involved (Further by far than I'd normally consider, but the pay raise I'd get is ...
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5 votes
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Reporting income - independent contractor, received no 1099

I have some stuff from last year that I want to report, I just don't have the information the IRS forms ask for. I know how much I made and I know what percentage to pay taxes on, but for voluntary ...
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