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When to Use Tax Form 4137: Tax on Unreported Tip Income
You may need to use IRS Form 4137 to calculateany additional tax you may owe on unreported tip income. Read more…

Tax Tips for Freelance Writers and Self-Published Authors
If you earn money selling your words to websites and other publishers, the Internal Revenue Service will likely say you’re a small business owner. Freelance income is self-employment income, and so are any royalties you receive for that book you published or self-published. That can be a good thing, because the self-employed are privy to some tax perks that employees don’t usually receive. Read more…

Tax Deductions for Jury Duty Pay and Expenses
If you served jury duty, you may have received pay from the court for your time. If so, that income is taxable and you must report it at tax time. You may also have incurred expenses to perform your civic duty, which the court may have reimbursed you for. This also counts as income. How you handle jury duty pay and expenses can depend on your employment and the expenses you incurred to attend jury duty. Read more…

On-Demand Jobs and Your Taxes
More Americans work in the new, on-demand economy than you might imagine. Companies are essentially tapping into a workforce of talented, independent workers. If you are an on-demand worker, your employer may classify you either as an employee or as an independent contractor. This classification makes a big difference in the benefits you receive, as well as in the tax forms you must file to report money received from on-demand jobs. Read more…

Tax Tips for Nannies and At Home Care Givers
When it comes to working in people's homes, the working arrangements are often casual and wages are paid out in cash. This grey area can lead to confusion for both parties, but determining if a nanny or home-care giver is considered a household employee can make tax filing simpler for everyone involved. Read more…

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