It's tax time, you're digging through your records... and your preparer or tax software asks about tax payments you've already made. Um, was I supposed to track those? Lots of small business ...

Deductions, also sometimes called tax write-offs, are eligible expenses that you can deduct on your return to lower the amount of income that gets taxed. There are many valuable self-employment ...

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Lenders can verify self-employment income by obtaining tax return transcripts from the IRS. There are several steps that borrowers can take if employers refuse to verify employment. In general ...

"Self-employed taxpayers should prioritize compliance over inflated refunds," said the Head of Client Solutions at Clear Start Tax. "If you're unsure whether you qualify for a tax credit, it's best to ...