Transparency Series
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The “Write It Off” Myth: Why Most Deductions Aren’t as Simple as You Think
“Just Write It Off” Sounds Cool… Until It Isn’t If you’ve spent any time online,…
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Influencers Are Wrong: Most Business Meals Are Only 50% Deductible
Don’t Believe the Influencers: You Usually Can’t Write Off 100% of Business Meals If you’ve…
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Why Business Meals Are Only 50% Deductible (And What That Means for Your Taxes)
Let’s talk about one of the most misunderstood tax deductions out there: business meals. A…
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What You Actually Need to Prove an Expense to the IRS
Let’s clear something up right away: The IRS does not require you to live in…
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What Does the IRS see as the Difference Between a 1099 and a W-2 Job?
If you’ve got a side hustle, freelance gig, or creator income on top of a…
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Do I need to pay quarterly estimated taxes now? How do they work?
If you’ve started earning money outside a regular paycheck, such as freelancing, selling online, consulting,…
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Can You Deduct Clothes? The Truth About Work Boots vs. “Nice Jeans”
When tax season rolls around, many that are self-employed start looking at their closet and…
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Why Your Cash App, PayPal, or Venmo Income Isn’t “Invisible” to the IRS
If you’ve ever thought, “Eh, it’s just Cash App, the IRS doesn’t care,” buckle up.…
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The Difference Between 1099-NEC vs. 1099-K: What Every Freelancer, Side-Hustler, and Creator Needs to Know
Written by TaxHakr | Part of our Transparency Series Let’s Be Honest: Taxes Can Feel…