Archives for Self-Employment - Page 2
How Long Should I Keep Records
As a question that comes up constantly, these are the definitions per the IRS which will hopefully clarify questions you may have. The period of limitations is the time in…
The Greater Economic Picture – how does it affect you?
As a child in the 1970s, I felt like I was living on the edge of a green pasture. The baby boomers were piled ahead of me and it was…
Comfortable in Your Own Skin Podcast with Julie Roads
Last month I had another of my podcast interviews and this time with Julie Roads of Writing Roads, LLC. Julie is a professional marketing copywriter, speaker/workshopper and consultant…
Take a pass at a short, short task.
For my articles at The Advocate, I'm always looking for interesting sites or services to write about that are related to personal finance. So when I learned about through this…
4 requirements for the home office deduction
If you use a portion of your home for business purposes, the option of a home office deduction is available meeting specific requirements as stated by the IRS. 1. The…
5 Tips on What to Check with New Customers
I've learned to be very very careful when working with new customers. The point is that when times are tough, it gets tougher to be paid. People are…
Can an S corporation save me money?
With the economy in the doldrums, many folks are starting businesses to bring in a little side money. If you decide this is for you, there are a few important…
What is Your Follow Up Strategy?
So, you've gone to a networking event, (or like me, just gotten home from BlogHer '09), and now you have a pile of business cards and new contacts. What do…
Is Your Hobby Really a Business?
Most all businesses were hobbies at one point or another, but the question becomes where does it draw the line? According to the IRS. Section 183 (the hobby loss…
Freelancers: Are you experiencing a Self-Employed Depression?
The phenomenon of a Self-Employed Depression was written about recently in The New York Times Magazine. Emily Bazelon coined the term as she described the effects of the recession on…