{"id":35823,"date":"2018-03-19T14:59:32","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T19:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?post_type=newsroom&p=35823"},"modified":"2023-03-01T13:30:32","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T19:30:32","slug":"self-employed-tax-tips","status":"publish","type":"newsroom","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/newsroom\/small-business\/self-employed-tax-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"H&R Block advises gig economy workers to organize tax documents, file and prepare for next year"},"content":{"rendered":"

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DIY tax tips for the self-employed include knowing how Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacts them<\/h2>\n

Self-employed taxpayers might work alone, but when it comes to their taxes, H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) is a good partner to have. The tax filing deadline is about a month away, and self-employed and gig economy taxpayers who haven\u2019t filed their 2017 tax return yet need to do three things: organize tax-related documents, file 2017 tax return and understand the impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts<\/a> on the 2018 tax return.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnyone who earns money by providing goods and services to customers is earning self-employment income,\u201d said Heather Watts, senior vice president and general manager of digital at H&R Block. \u201cThe interview in H&R Block DIY products<\/a> guides clients through the preparation process no matter how they earned their income. Clients just need to have the appropriate financial documents on hand to file an accurate tax return that gets them their maximum tax refund.\u201d<\/p>\n

Organize documents for 2017 tax return<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tracking down and organizing tax-related financial information is the first step in filing an accurate tax return. Self-employed taxpayers will need information that details these financial transactions, expenses and outcomes:<\/p>\n