Questions tagged [self-employment]
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When is it necessary to apply taxes for web freelancing services in Quebec, Canada?
When is it necessary to apply taxes for web freelancing services in Quebec, Canada?
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Full-time work + running small side business: Best business structure for taxes?
Currently I have a full time job (IT industry) but from time to time I do a side project.
Most of the times my clients agree to pay me cash as the amounts are not large.
However, last year there ...
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(Legitimate & respectable) strategies to generate "passive income" on the Internet?
After reading RDPD by R. Kiyosaki I'm trying to find chances to build up my Passive Income.
By Passive Income I mean that I do not have to take care day-to-day of that "thing", but it generates some ...
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Freelancers in the US: pay estimated quarterly taxes or pay when you file?
My wife is currently freelancing, and the IRS would want us to file and pay estimated taxes every quarter, which is a pain. I could take extra deductions out of my paycheck, but figuring out the ...
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What threshold to move from SEP to Solo401k?
I'm self employed. Currently planning to fund a SEP for 2010. At what threshold do I need to switch to a Solo401k?
(I'm in the SEP because (a) it's easy and (b) it's cheap -- no fees. Solo401k looked ...
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Home office deduction with a line of credit mortgage (e.g. Manulife One)? [Canada]
I've been looking at mortgage products such as Manulife One - which work like a line of credit based on the equity in your home. The monthly payment is the interest on the amount left owing every ...
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Why do consultants or contractors make more money than employees?
Why do consultants or contractors make more money than employees?
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Can I ask my employer if I can work as a contractor instead of an employee?
Can I ask my employer if I can work as a contractor instead of an employee?
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What are the benefits and downsides to an LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship vs. Individiual?
As a followup to my previous question, what benefits are there for an LLC vs. a Sole Proprietorship? What are advantages and disadvantages to both and also vs. just being paid as a person?
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Offered a job: Should I go as consultant / independent contractor, or employee?
Two partners started a business, and it's grown pretty big (comparatively).
Now they've asked me to be the CTO, and I've determined it's a good position for me to take. I'll be getting 90% of my ...
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Is it worth working at home to earn money? Can I earn more money working at home?
I just started using an online money-making site... My question would be
Is it worth working at home to earn money?
Can I earn more money working at home?
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When should I start an LLC for my side work?
I am doing quite a bit of sidework this year and wondering at what point would it be a good idea to "start a business" and bill through that.
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What are the risks & rewards of being a self-employed independent contractor / consultant vs. being a permanent employee?
What are the risks & rewards of being a self-employed independent contractor / consultant vs. being a permanent employee?
Note: I am, in fact, a self-employed independent consultant, and I often ...
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