Tax Compliance

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How to Estimate Your Tax Returns as an Independent Contractor

By MBO Partners

Estimating your tax returns as an independent contractor is an important part of financial business management. If your net-earnings from self-employment are more than $400, you likely need to file an annual return and pay estimated taxes quarterly. Filing your annual tax return is pretty straightforward. Use Schedule C—this is where you will report your…

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4 Expense Tracking Tips for Consultants

By Ralph Carnicer

If you’ve been an independent contractor for more than a year, you know how fun it can be to gather up your expenses come tax time. This is definitely one of those times where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of remedy. That’s why we’ve come up with four tips to help you…

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Filing Self Employed Taxes: What You Need

By MBO Partners

Independent business owners file taxes differently than traditional, W-2 employees. If this is your first time managing taxes as an independent contractor, don’t worry. It may feel a bit complicated at first but you’ll get the hang of it soon enough! Below, we answer all your questions about paying taxes as a self-employed professional. What…

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Tax Reform and Independent Contractors

By MBO Partners

The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed at the end of 2017, is the biggest overhaul of the U.S. tax code in more than 20 years. If you’re currently working as an independent professional, here are three things you should know about the new law. 1. Section 199A Section 199A is a new portion…

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What Tax Reform Means for Independent Professionals & Their Clients

By MBO Partners

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the biggest overhaul of the U.S. tax code in more than 20 years. While formal guidance on the tax code has yet to come out, it is clear that these new changes will have a big impact on both individuals working as independent contractors as well as the…

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