Gig Economy
11 articles tagged “Gig Economy”.
No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime: Do Self-Employed and Gig Workers Qualify?
Two of the most talked-about pieces of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are the new deductions for tip income and overtime pay — but the rules for who actually qualifies are narrower than the headlines suggest, and self-employed and gig workers need to check the fine print before assuming either one applies to them.
Turo and Car-Sharing Host Tax Deductions: Depreciation, Cleaning, and Platform Fees
Renting out a car through Turo or a similar platform sits in an unusual tax spot — part vehicle deduction, part rental business — and hosts who treat it like ordinary rideshare driving miss some of their biggest write-offs.
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.
Truck Driver Tax Deductions: Per Diem, Fuel, and Logbook Rules
Owner-operators have one of the richest deduction lists of any self-employed field — here's the full breakdown.
Nanny and Caregiver Tax Deductions: What Household Workers Can Claim
Independent caregivers have a narrower set of deductions than most gig workers — here's exactly what applies.
Virtual Assistant Tax Deductions for Home-Based Business Owners
What VAs can write off, from software subscriptions to a portion of the home internet bill.
DoorDash and Instacart Driver Tax Deductions Checklist
A practical write-off checklist for delivery drivers, covering mileage, hot bags, phone costs, and the taxes nobody withholds for you.
Etsy Seller Tax Deductions: What Handmade Business Owners Can Write Off
From craft supplies to Etsy fees and shipping materials, here is everything handmade sellers can legitimately deduct.
Content Creator Tax Deductions: Equipment, Software, and Subscriptions You Can Write Off
From ring lights to editing software, here's what YouTubers, streamers, and influencers can legitimately deduct.
Uber and Lyft Driver Tax Deductions: The Complete Checklist
Every write-off a rideshare driver should be tracking, from phone mounts to platform fees.
Standard Mileage Rate vs. Actual Expenses: How to Deduct Business Driving the Smart Way
Two methods, one decision that can swing your deduction by thousands of dollars a year.