Category: Self-Employed & Freelancers
DoorDash, Instacart & Grocery Delivery Driver Tax Deductions (2025)
If you deliver for DoorDash, Instacart, Uber Eats, Amazon Flex, or a similar app, the IRS treats you as a self-employed contractor. You’ll report your earnings on Schedule C and pay self-employment tax on your net profit — but that profit is calculated after subtracting your real business costs, and delivery drivers usually have more…
Etsy and Online Seller Tax Deductions: What E-Commerce Sellers Can Write Off (2025)
If you sell on Etsy, Shopify, Amazon, eBay, or your own online store, the IRS treats you as a self-employed business owner the moment you’re selling with the intent to make a profit. That means Schedule C, self-employment tax on your net profit, and — the good part — a long list of deductible expenses…
Content Creator and Influencer Tax Deductions (2025)
Content creators, YouTubers, and social media influencers who earn money from brand deals, ad revenue, affiliate links, or platform payouts are running a business in the eyes of the IRS. That means Schedule C, self-employment tax on net profit, and access to a wide range of deductions tied directly to how creators actually work. Why…
Truck Driver Tax Deductions: What CDL Drivers Can Write Off in 2025
Long-haul and local truck drivers who own their rig or lease it as an owner-operator face some of the highest deductible expenses of any profession, simply because running a truck is expensive. Even company drivers who receive a W-2 have a narrower but still meaningful set of deductions available. Here’s what applies in 2025. Owner-Operators…
1099 vs W-2: How Your Tax Deductions Change When You Go Self-Employed
Going from W-2 to 1099 means paying self-employment tax — but it also unlocks home office, mileage, equipment, and health insurance deductions employees can’t access. Here’s how your deduction picture changes when you go self-employed.
Home Office Deduction for NJ Remote Workers: What You Can (and Can’t) Deduct
NJ remote workers can only deduct a home office if they’re self-employed — the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act made the federal suspension for W-2 employees permanent, and NJ hasn’t carved out an exception the way Pennsylvania has. How the rules work and what employees can do instead.
Best Business Expenses to Track as a Freelancer (Complete 2025 List)
Freelancers who track every business expense pay significantly less in combined income and self-employment tax. This complete list covers the highest-impact categories — home office, mileage at the 2026 tiered rate, equipment, and retirement contributions — with current dollar figures.
Self-Employment Tax Deduction 2025: How to Deduct Half of SE Tax
Self-employed workers pay 15.3% in SE tax — but the IRS lets you deduct half as an above-the-line deduction that reduces your AGI. Learn how the self-employment tax deduction works, how much it’s worth, and why it matters more than just its face value.
TurboTax vs FreeTaxUSA 2025: Is the Price Difference Worth It?
TurboTax can cost over $270 for a self-employed return. FreeTaxUSA charges $15.99 total. We break down exactly what you get for the price difference — and when TurboTax is actually worth it.
Best Tax Software for Self-Employed and Freelancers in 2025
The best tax software for self-employed filers in 2025 isn’t the same as for W-2 employees. Compare FreeTaxUSA, TurboTax, H&R Block, and TaxAct specifically for Schedule C filers, freelancers, and independent contractors.