IRS Tax Tools You'll Definitely Want to Know About
We've picked out a few of our favorite IRS tax resources for filing prep, tax breaks, trouble paying taxes, and refund status.
ReadSole proprietors are individuals who own an unincorporated business by themselves. Many independently-run freelancing jobs or “side-hustles” are considered sole proprietorships. It is also the simplest business structure – for example, sole proprietors don’t need an Employer Identification Number, or EIN, unless they plan to hire employees. They also don’t have to file a separate income tax return. Instead, they simply report business income and expenses on their personal income tax return using Schedule C. If the business earns a profit, they’ll likely be subject to both income tax and self-employment tax on the net profit from the business.
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