Questions tagged [self-employment]
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The USA "self-employment tax dodge" mystery
For non-US readers:
In the US, for those who are self-employed, there are many specific taxes. One particular tax is the confusingly named "The Self-Employment Tax".
Thus, if you are self-employed, ...
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What US tax laws apply to a 13 year old game developer?
I'm a thirteen year old game developer and I am wondering what the tax laws are as a minor in the US. I don't currently make any money off of my games but I'm thinking of selling on the Google play ...
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In USA, can I set up a one-person corporation and pay myself mainly through dividends?
In the UK an IT-contractor can save in taxes by opening a company, paying themselves a minimum wage as a salary and then taking a larger amount of income as dividends.
Is this possible (for a single-...
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What warnings would you tell a friend about to enter a multi-level marketing (MLM) business venture?
Imagine you had a friend who was about to join a multi-level marketing (MLM) business, despite your advice to the contrary. Another friend or family member had already convinced them the opportunity ...
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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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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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Do I need to pay taxes as a food delivery worker if I make less than $12,000 in a year?
I started working for Doordash, a food delivery service. Technically I think I am a self-employed contractor.
I saw online that you don't have to declare taxes if you make less than $12,200 in a year. ...
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15% tax on $7.5k earnings. Is that right?
This year is my first year in the USA. My sole earnings were an honorarium from a university for $7,500 -- reported on a 1099-MISC form in box 7.
For this, I was on-site for a few days and talked ...
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Why is this tutor agency startup so highly valued by investors?
I am currently a university student, looking to make a bit of extra money. I got excellent grades in high school, so I was looking into tutoring.
I figured from research that I could get some clients ...
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Can I send back money I "loaned" from my personal account to business account?
I opened a self-employed business (in the UK). As a starting budget I sent £100 from my taxed salary to my business account to have something on it. Can I send it back from my business account to my ...
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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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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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Can I get a mortgage if I'm employed by my own company, rather than self employed?
My partner and I are looking to buy a house as soon as possible (i.e., the second we have the deposit in the next 3-4 months). My partner is currently in full time work but we want to focus on our own ...
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How much should a hobby business make to be worth the effort for taxes?
My wife was a software developer for 15 years until we had our daughter, and since then she has been primarily concerned with caring for her. She has been volunteering her time for personal ...
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High self-employment rate projected by TurboTax
My wife has performed a few jobs as a dog walker/pet sitter through the Rover website. Her total for 2016 was $1,139.00 - $793.90 were transferred via PayPal and $345.10 were transferred via check.
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