Self Employment

If you pay for health insurance within your sole proprietorship or business, you can claim a tax credit to offset those costs.

Learn how to make the most of being self-employed.

If you are self employed, availing car loans can be tricky. It is because a business does not guarantee fixed income. But if you can prove your financial stability, then there is certainly no problem.

If you are self-employed, utilize these tips to save cash in health insurance.

My story may inspire some -- and it may dissuade others from ever trying their hand at becoming self-employed.

If you are thinking of starting a business or are in one already, is your mind supporting your actions by thinking like a business owner or are you still operating like an employee and that is affecting your business?

There are definite advantages and disadvantages when it comes to self-employment. Asking yourself a series of questions will help you make an educated decision, and determine whether self-employment is for you.

A husband and wife business in which both spouses materially participate would generally be considered a partnership for federal income tax purposes. But you could qualify to file as a joint venture treated as a sole proprietorship.

When you are self-employed, you continue contributing to social security through the self-employment tax. You have various options to save for your retirement, including a traditional or Roth IRA and retirement accounts for your business.

While I have already received a bachelor's degree in business, I tend to wonder that with the speed of technology and the changing business environment, whether or not it would be a good idea to further my education.

Many independent consultants (self-employed) don't know about all of the options available to them. Learn how to effectively manage your personal business using these 5 tips!

Differentiating yourself from the crowd as a self-employed individual can be extremely difficult in the Internet age. With the amount of competition out there it can be hard to find a way to stand out and set yourself apart.

How to keep time records when self employed and why tracking your time is so important.

If your small business consists only of yourself and your spouse, opening a self-employed 401k retirement plan can, in some cases, be a wise choice. Here are eight reasons to consider a self-employed 401k retirement plan.

Allow me to explain more about my self-employment journey and how I struggled to find the financial balance between what was good for me and what was good for my customers.

When it comes to self-employment, a person has to be pretty organized with their work expenses. Of course, these expenses can be deducted each year if properly documented. Let's take a look.

Not only the moving has to be closely related to the new job, it has to pass Distance and Time tests too.

As a former mortgage banker and self employed worker I know first hand the difficulty in obtaining a home loan. Here is what I learned over a 10 year career as a self employed worker and mortgage banker about getting a home loan.

What are some neat self-employment ideas? This article explores a few of the best careers for self employment and more.

Buying a home when you are self employed

Home loans challenges for freelancers and the self employed, and how to prove future earnings.

It IS possible to purchase a home if you are self-employed...

Proving your self employment income with balance sheets, tax returns, and documentation of future earnings.

The mortgage market has changed, but the self employed can still get a mortgage. Here are some tips for taking the first steps in getting a mortgage if you are self employed.

Buying a home has become difficult for anyone nowadays, but self-employed folks have some additional challenges.

Getting a mortgage to purchase a home while being self-employed doesn't have to be difficult. With a little prep-work and some patience, your home buying dream can become a reality in no time.

Self-employed workers are becoming more and more the norm. If you are self-employed and you want to buy a home, consider these four tips.

If you are self-employed, you can claim a tax deduction for the cost of health insurance for you, your spouse and dependents. Starting in 2010 you can also use the deduction to reduce your net income subject to self-employment social security tax.

Self-employment can be a pretty lucrative and rewarding experience for certain people, but it is a difficult occupation to start. There are plenty of different jobs you can do, but not all of them are worth it. Here's a look at becoming self-employed.

If you are self-employed, you will likely receive 1099-MISC forms from your clients.

How do you treat income that has been reported in box 7 of FM 1099M? This is a frequently asked question because unlike W2 wage income the taxpayer is responsible for calculating and paying all related taxes for the income being reported.

Self Employment can seem a tricky leap from the comfort of employment. We look at how choosing a franchise option might help with some of the issues of starting up your own business.

Tips for the curious on how to be your own boss.