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Nine Years In: Nine things I would tell myself if I was launching my freelance consultant career now

This month, I’m celebrating the start of my 9th year in business as a solopreneur. And, as anniversaries tend to do, that’s caused me to look back and take a moment to reflect on all my accomplishments, missteps, and lessons learned along the way. If I was starting out in the freelance world today, this is the advice I would give myself:1. Always have...

Wed Mar 27, 2024 19:44
Using Over-the-Counter Allergy Medicines

This post is provided by our partner, MetroPlusHealth. Find affordable health plans for New Yorkers of all ages from MetroPlusHealth.Keep the following guidelines in mind when looking for allergy relief. AntihistaminesSome over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medicines will make you drowsy. They may contain antihistamines, decongestants, or both. Don't take...

Mon Mar 25, 2024 21:50
Filing Your 2023 Freelance Taxes? Take Note of These Inflation Reduction Act Adjustments to the Standard Deduction

With the April 15 tax deadline just a few weeks away you should be aware of some adjustments to the standard deduction thresholds. Keep in mind that the standard deduction is in addition to any eligible freelance tax deductions that you may be able to claim.The 2023 changes to the standard deduction under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are as follows:For...

Thu Mar 21, 2024 16:19
11 red flags worth questioning while working online

This article is posted with permission from our partner MacPaw. MacPaw makes Mac + iOS apps that have been installed on over 30 million devices worldwide. Freelancers Union members receive 30 days of free unlimited access to CleanMyMacX and Setapp: https://freelancersunion.org/resources/perks/macpaw/It just so happens that sometimes we get logged out...

Wed Mar 20, 2024 17:30
Feel like you’re flying by the seat of your pants? 3 steps to get you on track.

One of the things I hear most from creative freelancers and entrepreneurs is they feel like they’re winging it in their business.Can you relate?I know I can. And winging it isn’t always a bad thing. There have been plenty of times in my life when winging it looked a lot like seizing an out-of-the-blue, life-changing opportunity and figuring it out as...

Tue Mar 19, 2024 17:45
Did You Receive a Subsidy from a Health Insurance Exchange? Here’s How to Report It on Your Freelance Taxes

Did you receive a subsidy from a health exchange in 2023? If so, you must report it on your tax return. The IRS is making this very clear with recent mailed reminders. What else do you need to know? Here are some key points related to health care information forms and the reporting you do on your 2023 freelance tax return:Make sure you keep track and...

Wed Mar 13, 2024 16:22

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