Tax for Freelancers...

Discussion in 'General Business' started by fireflyproject, Jan 2, 2007.

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    Does anyone know about tax for freelance designers? I don't know jack about taxes and I am getting started with some good freelance work soon so I'm going to need as much information as possible for it.

    Thanks everyone!
     
    fireflyproject, Jan 2, 2007 IP
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    jhmattern Illustrious Member

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    What you'll mostly want to look into is the self-employment tax. It's essentially the medicare and social security taxes that employees pay; only with employees, they pay a portion and the employer pays a portion. As a freelancer, you pay it all.
     
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    fireflyproject Active Member

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    Ouch. That doesn't sound fun. I'll read over that link. Thanks!
     
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    soccerfriend Well-Known Member

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    if you make more then $400 you have to pay self employment tax
     
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