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Self-Employment Tax

Self-employment tax, Schedule C, and filing requirements explained in plain English for freelancers and sole proprietors.

• Decoding Your 1099: How Self-Employment Tax Works for Freelancers (2026 Guide)
  August 2026

  The 1099-NEC threshold jumped to $2,000 in 2026, but the self-employment tax bill hasn't changed. Here's what a 1099 actually means, how the 15.3% SE tax is calculated, and when it's due.

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• Do Freelancers Have to File Taxes When They Owe Nothing?
  June 2026

  A $0 tax bill doesn't mean you skip filing. Here's what freelancers need to know about zero-balance returns, self-employment tax, and why clean records matter in slow years.

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• Schedule C Explained: What Freelancers Need to Know
  April 2026

  Learn how Schedule C works for freelancers and sole proprietors, including what income and expenses to report and how it affects taxes.

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• What Is Self-Employment Tax? (SE Tax Explained)
  April 2026

  Self-employment tax is the 15.3% levy covering Social Security and Medicare that freelancers pay instead of having an employer split the cost.

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• What Is Self-Employment? (And Why It's Financially Different)
  April 2026

  A practical guide to understanding self-employment for freelancers and solopreneurs.

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