2 results for tag: Self-Employment


Spousal IRAs: What You Need to Know

Last week we presented a "Quick and Dirty Guide to Tax Issues and Savings" if you decided to join the ranks of the Self-Employed or maybe you're still considering whether to join the Great Resignation, maybe temporarily or maybe for good. Or your non-working status might have nothing to do with the Great Resignation. For instance, you could be a stay-at-home parent. In any case, as a spouse with no tax-defined earned income, you might want to continue saving for retirement in a tax-favored fashion by making contributions to a traditional or Roth IRA. An IRA set up to receive contributions by a non-working spouse is known as a spousal IRA. ...

Self-Employment: Quick and Dirty Guide to Tax Issues and Savings

If you're considering joining the Great Resignation and becoming self-employed to be in charge of yourself, pay attention. Before leaping, here are some things to consider regarding the tax implications. This self-employment thing may not be as rosy as it appears. Here’s the big picture. Don’t Believe the Hype Despite what some may believe, becoming self-employed wonʼt allow you to: Write off all your meals as a business expense, Deduct the cost of taking your friends to sporting events, Deduct all your transportation expenses, and Write off the entire cost of owning or renting a residence that contains your home office. S...