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Tax myth: You must keep paper receipts

It’s quite common to think that you need to have gas fill up or car wash receipt to claim a tax deduction at the end of the year. Is it true? Let's check it out.

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Do I need to pay estimated (quarterly) taxes?

Quarterly tax payments, also called estimated taxes, are possibly the most dreaded part of 1099 contractor taxes. It seems unfair that just because you earn money as a 1099 contractor, you have to file your taxes every three months. But is it true?

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Should I still track expenses for part time 1099 work?

Ever since the Trump administration doubled the standard deduction to $12,000, folks have assumed that this means itemizing 1099 work expenses no longer makes as much sense. Is it true?

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Ever found a $10 bill on the gound?

Have you ever found money on the pavement? Not like a few pennies and a dime, but an actual $10 bill...

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As a contractor, can I write off my lunch?

A lot of people believe that in order for a meal to be classified as a “business” meal, it needs to be white tablecloth with a french waiter serving you the le plat du jour. That’s false. We’ve listed three common types of meals that can be written off, below.

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Can I write off my travel expenses?

A lot of contractors forget to claim business travel write offs. You don’t have to be flying first class and staying at a fancy hotel to claim this write off. Many 1099 contracting jobs involve traveling to nearby states or cities.

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Can I write off my rent?

A lot of contractors are afraid to claim the home office deduction because they think it requires having a separate room in their home dedicated to work. It doesn't.

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How to file for a tax extension as a 1099 contractor

A tax filing extension gives you six extra months to organize your books and get the money you need to pay. That means you’ll file on October 15th instead of a week from now. It’s very easy to file for an extension, but there will be a small penalty.

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Is my student loan interest tax deductible?

The student loan tax deduction is an often misunderstood write off which many people can have claim. In this article, we cover exactly what that means and how to claim it!

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Can I write off my bank overdraft fees?

Yes! If you are an independent contractor (self employed, receive a 1099), and the overdraft fee was caused by a work purchase, you may write it off on your taxes.

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