I once asked a group of local working moms, many who are self-employed, about their money and financial planning questions. The very first question was around saving for retirement: When I left my
Your Guide to Quarterly Estimated Taxes
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the IRS has given taxpayers extra time to make their 2020 quarterly estimated tax payments. The April 15, 2020 and June 15, 2020 tax payments are now both due July 15,
All About Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-K
January 31 is the federal deadline for reporting nonemployee compensation (box 7) on Form 1099-MISC. Electronic payments made to businesses using a credit card, debit card, or a payment processor like
Taxes + Recovering from a Natural Disaster
I've never been personally affected by a natural disaster, so I can only imagine what survivors go through. Reading friends' Facebook updates on flooding are stressful enough. And while the
Can I Deduct My Coffee as a Business Expense?
Drinking a cafe miel (a latte with honey and cinnamon) at a local coffee shop has become one of my favorite things about working for myself. Sometimes I go there just to get
12 Year End Money Moves
Are you looking to end your personal and business financial year on a high note? You're in luck because there's still time to make a few last minute financial moves before the ball drops on New Year's
Budgeting with Variable Income
One of the biggest struggles I hear from freelancers and entrepreneurs is how to budget with variable income. Some expenses like rent are fixed, yet their monthly business income is not. Sure, you can
A Fresh Start
Friday October 21, 2016 was my last day working at my comfortable corporate job. After 9 years, the last 5 being with the same company, it was time for a change. When I started that last job in