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Tax Guides

Tax guides, deductions, and compliance for freelancers and small businesses across US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

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Schedule C Instructions 2026: A Line-by-Line Guide for Freelancers

Complete line-by-line walkthrough of Schedule C for self-employed filers, covering income, expenses, cost of goods sold, and vehicle information.

May 1, 2026·22 min read
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What Is Schedule C? The Complete Guide for Self-Employed (2026)

Schedule C is where self-employed people report their business income and expenses. This guide covers what it is, who files it, how to fill it out, and what changes matter in 2026.

Mar 24, 2026
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Independent Contractor Taxes: How They Work and What You Owe in 2026
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Independent Contractor Taxes: How They Work and What You Owe in 2026

Comprehensive guide covering independent contractor tax obligations, self-employment tax rates, quarterly payments, deductible expenses, and common filing mistakes for 2026.

Mar 23, 2026·9 min read
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IRS Mileage Log Requirements: What Records You Need to Keep

The IRS requires detailed mileage logs for every deductible business trip. Learn the five required elements, the contemporaneous record-keeping rule, and real audit cases.

Mar 15, 2026·6 min read
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IRS Mileage Rate 2026: What Self-Employed Need to Know

The 2026 IRS mileage rate is 72.5 cents per mile for business driving. Learn who can claim the deduction, how to calculate your savings, and what the OBBBA changes mean.

Mar 15, 2026·8 min read
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Bonus Depreciation 2026: 100% Expensing Permanently Restored by OBBBA

The OBBBA restored permanent 100% bonus depreciation, allowing businesses to deduct the full cost of qualifying assets in the year they are placed in service.

Mar 14, 2026·9 min read
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Child Tax Credit 2026: OBBBA Changes Explained for Families

The OBBBA makes several changes to the Child Tax Credit starting in 2026 that benefit families, especially larger families and lower-income households.

Mar 14, 2026·9 min read
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Does the IRS Accept Digital Receipts? What Rev. Proc. 97-22 Means for Your Records

Revenue Procedure 97-22 established the IRS framework for electronic recordkeeping nearly three decades ago. Learn whether scanning receipts or keeping email confirmations is enough for the IRS.

Mar 14, 2026·9 min read
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IRS Electronic Recordkeeping Rules: Building a Compliant Digital Tax System

The IRS has formally approved paperless recordkeeping since 1997. Learn the five core requirements for compliant digital record storage and how to implement them.

Mar 14, 2026·8 min read
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Home Office Deduction 2026: Complete Guide for Freelancers and Self-Employed

Understanding how the home office deduction works is essential for self-employed individuals, especially with 2026 tax changes making the QBI deduction 23% and the standard deduction permanently higher.

Mar 14, 2026·10 min read
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The IRS $75 Receipt Rule: When You Don't Need a Receipt for Business Expenses

There's a persistent rumor in freelancer circles about not needing receipts for expenses under $75. Learn what the IRS $75 receipt exception actually covers and what it doesn't.

Mar 14, 2026·7 min read
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IRS Receipt Requirements 2026: Complete Guide to Keeping Receipts for Taxes

Comprehensive guide covering IRS receipt documentation requirements, retention periods, substantiation standards, digital records, and audit preparation for business expenses.

Mar 14, 2026·12 min read
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