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Paperwork 101: Which Documents Do I Need to Hire an Independent Contractor?

Could your business benefit from hiring a freelance writer as an independent contractor? Whether you need someone to draft customer newsletters, write your web content, or hone your technical guides, chances are that you...
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Common Overhead Costs of a Freelance Writing Business

One of the great things about starting a freelance writing business is that the overhead costs are small compared to many other types of businesses. However, many writers start their businesses focused on getting...
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What Canadian Freelancers Need to Know about Taxes

The freelance life brings freedom and independence, but there are still certain requirements you must fulfill. Since you are your own boss, you need to keep careful track of your income and expenses, and...
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Tax Information for Businesses That Hire Freelancers

Freelancers make up an ever-increasing part of the workforce, and many more companies are working with freelancers than ever before. If you’re reading this, there is a good chance that you’re thinking about working...
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Self-Employment Taxes: Your Questions Answered

If you have a traditional job, where you are an employee who works for an employer and receives a regular paycheck, filing your yearly taxes is generally straightforward. When you begin working as a...
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Bookkeeping Tips for New Freelance Writers

Freelance writing is a unique career path, and as such, it can take some getting used to. One of the most significant adjustments you’ll need to make as a freelance writer is learning to...
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When People Are Companies: Tax Tips for Sole Proprietors

When you launch a career as a freelance writer in the United States, you’re also launching something else—a business. Most freelance writers operate as sole proprietorships, which is the easiest way to set up...