Freelance tax guides

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Practical articles for freelancers and 1099 contractors planning estimated taxes, deductions, state payments, and cash flow in 2026.

2026-01-10

How to Calculate Quarterly Estimated Taxes as a Freelancer in 2026

A practical walkthrough for turning freelance profit into a 2026 quarterly estimated tax target.

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2026-01-18

The Safe Harbor Rule: How to Avoid Underpayment Penalties

Learn how prior-year tax safe harbor rules can help freelancers avoid federal underpayment penalties.

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2026-02-02

Top 15 Tax Deductions Every 1099 Contractor Should Know

A plain-English guide to common deductions that can reduce taxable freelance profit.

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2026-02-14

SE Tax Explained: Why Freelancers Pay More Than Employees

Understand Social Security, Medicare, and why self-employed taxpayers feel a bigger tax bite.

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2026-03-01

State Income Tax Guide for Remote Freelancers

Remote work can complicate state tax planning. Here is what freelancers should watch.

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2026-03-18

How to Set Aside Money for Taxes as a Freelancer

A cash-flow system for saving tax money before quarterly deadlines arrive.

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