Audits & Recordkeeping
8 articles tagged “Audits & Recordkeeping”.
Managing Income From Multiple 1099 Platforms: A Freelancer's Guide to Staying Organized at Tax Time
The more platforms and clients you juggle as a freelancer, the more your income arrives in fragments — a 1099-NEC here, a 1099-K there, a handful of payments too small for any form at all.
1099-NEC Reporting Threshold Rises to $2,000 in 2026: What Freelancers and Clients Need to Know
For the first time since 1954, the dollar amount that triggers a 1099 form has moved.
Estimated Tax Penalty Explained: How It's Calculated and How to Avoid It
Paying your full tax bill by April 15th doesn't automatically protect you from a penalty — the IRS expects tax paid evenly across the year as income is earned, and freelancers who pay everything in one lump sum are often surprised by a penalty charge on an otherwise complete, on-time return.
1099-K Reporting Threshold Explained: What Changed and What It Means for You
Why more freelancers and side-sellers are getting a 1099-K than ever before, and why the form doesn't change what you owe.
Tax Deadlines Calendar 2027 for Freelancers and Small Business Owners
Every date self-employed taxpayers need on their calendar in one place, from quarterly payments to filing deadlines.
Year-End Tax Checklist for Freelancers: 15 Moves to Make Before December 31
A practical, ordered checklist to lower your tax bill and avoid surprises before the year closes.
Record Keeping for Freelancers: What Receipts to Keep and For How Long
A simple system beats a shoebox of receipts every time. Here's what to save, how long, and how to organize it.
How to Avoid an IRS Audit While Maximizing Reductions
You don't have to under-claim your legitimate deductions to stay off the IRS's radar — you have to document them correctly.