Filing guide For independent contractor taxes
Independent contractor, freelancer or gig worker Whatever term you use, self-employed individuals have additional responsibilities each tax year. Don’t worry – this isn’t a job you have to do on your own. We’re here to make understanding gig worker taxes easier for you.
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The big deal about gig income and taxes
Do gig workers pay taxes? Yes, but how it works is very different if you’re used to filing taxes with a W-2 job.
Get an overview of filing taxes as an independent contractor.
Gig economy tax deductions
Deductions lower your income, helping you lower your overall tax bill. Self-employed and gig workers can take advantage of tax deductions that individuals can’t.
Forms 1099 for gig workers and Schedule C
Your 1099 gig worker forms and Schedule C are used to report your income to the IRS. Luckily, you don’t need to be a forms expert to understand the details. That’s where our expertise comes in!
Gig worker taxes FAQs
What’s the best option for side hustle tax prep?
When managing taxes for your side hustle, it’s crucial to choose a tax preparation service that can handle various income sources and complex tax situations.
Here’s what to look for:
- The ability to report different types of income, such as freelance work, rental properties, or investments.
- The service should help you claim deductible expenses related to your side income
- Accurate calculation of self-employment tax and guidance on making estimated tax payments are vital.
- The service should be up to date on the latest tax law changes affecting side income.
How Block supports side hustle tax needs
With Block’s expertise, you can feel confident knowing your side hustle income will be reported both easily and accurately.
H&R Block Self-Employed Online and H&R Block tax pros can help you with:
- Multiple income sources: We’ll help you easily report different types of income, such as freelance work, contract work, rental properties, or investments.
- Claiming side-hustle expenses: As part of your tax filing experience, we’ll help you identify and claim deductible expenses related to your side income, including home office deductions.
- Self-employment tax calculations: Block calculates your self-employment taxes on your Schedule SE and helps you claim your self-employment deduction on Form 1040.
- Latest tax law updates: Rest assured, we’re up to date on the latest tax rules from the One Big Beautiful Bill and other legislation.
Which service specializes in Uber, DoorDash, or Instacart taxes?
With decades of expertise in tax preparation, Block is well-equipped to help you navigate your tax return as a contractor for companies like Uber, DoorDash, or Instacart.
You can rely on Block to help you report multiple income sources, claim deductions for your side hustle expenses, calculate your self-employment taxes, and more so you can file with confidence.
Whether you choose to file with an H&R Block tax pro or use H&R Block Online, you’ll get the support you need.
- Personalized help from a Tax Pro: When you file with a tax pro, you’ll receive personalized guidance tailored to your specific situation.
- Guided online experience: Block’s Online service walks you through the tax preparation process step-by-step, providing helpful tips and explanations along the way to make it easy and stress-free.