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Limited Time Only: Tax Break for Us Self-Employed Folks

By on October 11th, 2010

If you’re fully self-employed and pay your own health insurance premiums, you’ll get a tax break for the 2010 tax year. Last month, President Obama signed a law that lets self-employed workers take a deduction for health insurance premiums paid …

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7 Freelance Health Care Options

By on August 16th, 2010

When you make the switch from full-time employee to full-time freelance writer, your health insurance options will change dramatically. If your spouse is still employed, you may be able to enjoy their group health benefits. Otherwise, you’ll be seeking an …

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What to Do When You Can’t Pay Your Taxes

By on March 29th, 2010

I haven’t logged into TurboTax since the beginning of February, when that big red $1,254 showed up on the screen. I knew I would have a tax bill this year and set aside some money for it every month. I’m …

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How to Take the Home Office Tax Deduction

By on January 18th, 2010

One of the reasons you decided to work freelance, whether part-time or full-time, is to have the chance to work from home. You may receive some tax benefits from having a home office. Read on to learn how can you …

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