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Taxes

The self-employment health insurance deduction can take hundreds of even thousands off of your tax bill, making it a good investment for many.

Tools

10 Proposify alternatives reviewed - the best and greatest out there. Which Proposify alternative is right for you and your business?

Client Management

Looking for information on proposals vs quotes? Read our guide to get an in-depth understanding of the differences between proposals and quotes.

Taxes

We know there's a penalty for the underpayment of quarterly taxes...but what about an overpayment? Do you receive a penalty? Well, in this article, we'll break it down and let you in on all the penalties you need to be aware of.

Finding work

Looking for a smart 10-question logo design questionnaire? Let us help you out and you're freelance logo design project will be set up for success.

Taxes

If you get an IRS tax audit, and you have no receipts...here's what you need to do. In this article, we'll go over everything you need to know about what you need to do when you get audited and preventing lost receipts in the future.

Client Management

Writing a perfect freelance design proposals are the heart and soul of getting new business. Follow Linsey's expert tips on the subject.

Client Management

Is a contract between two parties legally binding if it's only verbal? We take a look at this and more in our guide to verbal agreements.

Start a business

If you are looking to start earning some money for driving, then read this article. We'll let you in on the latest independent contractor delivery jobs so you can start earning money today.

Taxes

If you lose your 1099 form, don't panic. This guide will walk you through all the ways to recover your 1099 form as well as how to file without it so you can avoid any nasty penalties.

Taxes

A lot of freelancers ask the question, "If I don't receive a 1099, do I have to report my income?" In this article, we'll give you an in-depth answer to when you should receive a 1099, and if you need to report income.

Client Management

Creating the perfect marketing contract shouldn't be complicated. Bonsai is here to help.

Financial Management

Want to learn how to write invoice emails without the confusion? Read these powerful tips from Bonsai to streamline your business and get paid on time today.

Business insights

Starting a freelance business can be daunting, but having the right mindset and attitude, coupled with the right freelance business plan, will certainly lessen the chances of treading on rocky road.

Client Management

Writing a contract is a huge step in your freelance career. It legitimizes your business, protects your reputation, and safeguards your payment. Learn more on our blog.

Client Management

Wondering how to sign a contract online? Take a look at our detailed guide that explains everything, step by step.

Taxes

We all make mistakes. Sometimes we make mistakes when we file our 1099s. If that's the case, we might need to nullify our tax form. Here is a quick guide on how to void a 1099 for tax payers.

Taxes

Tracking miles for taxes could lead to a significant tax write-off. In this article, we'll show you the different ways you can track miles for taxes as well as an easy way to maximize your tax savings.

Financial Management

Recurring payments save you time and can help with getting paid on time. Discover 3 reasons to set up automatic payments, and how to do it for your business.

Taxes

If you are a 1099 or self-employed worker that needs to track your travel business expenses, we have the app for you. Here is a review of Bonsai Tax, the best travel expense tracker on the market.

Taxes

If you are looking for a guide on how to track business expenses for small business owners, then you are in the right spot. Follow these 6 simple steps to track expenses and save money on your taxes.

Business insights

Skyrocketing business? Here are some simple ways to quickly scale your freelance agency and support your growth.

Taxes

Paid in cash for your business? Didn't receive a 1099? Don't worry. In this article, we'll talk about everything on how to report cash income without 1099 information. We'll also provide some other tax tips.

Taxes

Looking to lower your tax liability for the year? Well, you are in the right place. User our free self-employed tax deductions worksheet to record/track all your expenses and cut down your tax bill.

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