If you own a small business, are an independent contractor or work a side gig, you may have to pay self-employment taxes.

If you’re self-employed or earn certain types of income, there’s a good chance you’ll need to pay estimated taxes — and your next payment is due soon. There are four due dates for estimated tax ...

The second-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2025 is June 16, and making a payment could help you avoid “falling behind” on taxes, according to the IRS. Estimated tax payments are typically owed for ...

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If you recently launched a side gig or are working as a freelancer, filing self-employment taxes can feel like a daunting task. On top of running your business, finding clients and completing projects ...

If you’re self-employed, you already wear many hats—owner, operator, and maybe even accountant. But one critical role you may not think about as often is that of your own payroll department. Unlike ...

Self-employed individuals face unique tax challenges, including quarterly estimated payments and self-employment taxes. Tax relief for freelancers includes IRS programs like penalty abatement, payment ...

Once your earnings exceed a specific amount, you can stop paying into Social Security for the rest of the year.