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1099 Taxes

How 1099 income actually gets taxed, without the jargon. These guides walk through the forms that land in your inbox, how self-employment tax stacks on top of income tax, and how to plan quarterly payments so April doesn’t bring a surprise bill.

  • A man at a desk with a laptop comparing two sheets of paper, with the title 1099 vs. W-2: What Actually Changes
    1099 Taxes

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    1099 vs. W-2: What Actually Changes

    Going from W-2 to 1099 changes who pays the tax, what you can write off, and which benefits you keep. Here's what a 1099 rate has to pay to come out even.

  • A woman in the driver's seat of her car writing in a notebook, with the title Mileage Deduction Guide for 1099 Earners
    Rideshare & Delivery

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    Mileage Deduction Guide for 1099 Earners

    The 2026 mileage rates for 1099 earners, which miles count, standard rate vs. actual expenses, and the log the IRS wants to see.

  • Hands holding a receipt and checking off a list in a notebook beside a laptop and coffee, with the title Schedule C Deductions: The Complete List
    1099 Taxes

    9 min read

    Schedule C Deductions: The Complete List

    Every Schedule C expense category for 1099 earners, with real examples, car and home office rules, what belongs on your 1040, and the records to keep.

  • A gig worker smiling at her phone beside her laptop at a café table, with the title Gig Worker Tax Guide
    1099 Taxes

    8 min read

    Gig Worker Tax Guide

    Learn how gig worker taxes work in 2026: which 1099 forms to expect, what you can deduct, quarterly deadlines, and how much to set aside from each payout.

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