My husband made less than $10k this year but TurboTax is telling us he owes over $1k in taxes. Is that right?!
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posted by Mooseli
on Apr 11, 2013 -
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I am an independent contractor. I did not pay taxes for 2011. I cannot afford to pay my taxes for 2012. I am scared.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2013 -
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Somewhat unexpectedly, I find myself working as a full time freelancer. Help me anticipate the tax situation.
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posted by Sara C.
on Feb 27, 2013 -
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Some freelance programming/design work (javascript data visualization) is about to drop into my lap through a friend who has heard me talking about how much I enjoy this stuff. I'm a student and have never done this professionally, but would love to in the future. Help me not look like a rookie and make this go smoothly and professionally.
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posted by PercussivePaul
on Jan 31, 2013 -
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How important is it for me to get an accountant now that I'm earning most of my income as a freelancer? Can I handle taxes on my own?
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on Oct 2, 2012 -
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I just found out my accountant screwed up and never filed my 2011 taxes. No one at her office is returning my emails or messages. My tax situation is now a complete mess. I don't know where to start to fix this. Help?
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posted by thewrongparty
on Jun 20, 2012 -
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Started a new freelance gig and got my first paycheck. It's lower than I expected. Should I ask about this or would it make me look greedy?
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posted by Anima Mundi
on Jun 1, 2012 -
17 answers
Freelance Writer Tax Write-Off Question: I'm a first time independent contractor and want to know how and if I can write-off a laptop.
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posted by bluelight
on Jul 23, 2010 -
12 answers
Two parter about freelance translation: What do I charge and what do I do about (foreign) taxes?
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posted by squawk
on May 25, 2010 -
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Sometimes I get small job requests that come from outside my fulltime job. They don't pay much (barely over 1k this year) but it's enough to require me to report myself as a business. Does that mean it's a second job?
posted by mallow005
on Sep 10, 2009 -
11 answers
TaxFilter, specifically Department of Part-time Expatriate Freelance Taxation. A thorn in my side, inside.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Feb 20, 2009 -
9 answers
What sort of state of organization are the financial records of most sole proprietorships in?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 17, 2009 -
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Can the amount owed against 1099-misc be deducted from my tax return? Or will I need to make a separate payment to the IRS?
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posted by The Straightener
on Jan 29, 2009 -
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I'm an arts and entertainment writer for a blog, and I also do freelance writing for a number of newspapers and magazines. I cover movies, art, TV, music, theater, and video games. What kinds of things can I write off on my taxes?
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posted by awesomedude
on Mar 27, 2008 -
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Simple set of calculations/spreadsheet formulas for thinking about the true cost of starting a business or going freelance?
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posted by garfy3
on Feb 10, 2008 -
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I am thinking of moving to France for a few months (less than 3 months). I want to continue to do remote freelance work for my for American clients. Will I get in trouble with France for doing this? Who should I talk to about this?
posted by hooray
on Nov 4, 2007 -
33 answers
I'm planning to do some on-the-side freelance photography in the next year. I'd like some advice on how to play the tax game most effectively.
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posted by sprocket87
on Sep 28, 2007 -
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Are there any US citizens here who have lived abroad but did freelance or contract work for clients in the States who can share their experiences?
I am a US citizen living in Australia as a Permanent Resident since 2001. I have just gotten some freelance work from the States and need to figure out who I need to talk to on which shores to figure out the details.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 13, 2007 -
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I'm looking to find the right accountant. But I don't know where to start! Just a little bit
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posted by still
on Jan 24, 2007 -
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I have a full-time job at a company that offers a 401k program which I'm currently participating in. I also have some freelance jobs that I'm doing. Is it possible to take all the money I get from my freelance work and put it into my 401k and avoid being taxed on it until I eventually take it out at retirement.
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posted by blim8183
on Nov 26, 2006 -
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I am getting pretty serious into the vfx industry and wanted to know where to look for accountant to deal with my taxes as a freelance artist...
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posted by matthelm
on Feb 24, 2006 -
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