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If you’re a 1099 worker—whether you drive for DoorDash, Uber, Lyft, Instacart, or Grubhub, or freelance in another industry—you might be wondering: Do I still qualify for tax credits, even though I’m self-employed? The answer is yes—but the credits you qualify for depend on your income, filing status, and how you report your taxes. Many…
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# 1099 vs W-2: Which Pays More After Taxes? Compare **total compensation**: pay + benefits − taxes − insurance. Higher gross 1099 may net less without deductions; managed well, it can net more.
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# The Future of 1099 Work: Laws, Trends, and Gig Economy Shifts Expect evolving worker classification laws, more regulation of gig platforms, and better tools. Opportunities grow alongside compliance complexity.
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# When Do Companies Have to Send 1099s? Generally by **January 31** for payments $600+. A copy also goes to the IRS. Follow up if missing by early February.
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# The Best Free 1099 Templates & Invoice Generators Use Google Docs/Sheets or Microsoft templates; free invoicing via Wave, Zoho Invoice, PayPal, Square. Be consistent.
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# Can You File Taxes Without a 1099? Yes. Report all income using your own records even if no form was issued (under $600, payer omitted, cash). Use Schedule C.
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# The Best Accounting Software for 1099 Workers QuickBooks Self-Employed, Wave (free), FreshBooks, Expensify. Look for mileage tracking, invoicing, mobile app, tax export.
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# Tax Deadlines Calendar for 1099 Contractors Jan 15 (Q4 prior year), Jan 31 (1099s due to you), Apr 15 (return + Q1), Jun 15 (Q2), Sep 15 (Q3).
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# How to Correct a Wrong 1099 Form Ask issuer for a corrected form. If not fixed, file with accurate numbers and include an explanation. Keep documentation.
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# How Long Should You Keep 1099 Records? Keep 3–7 years (best practice 7). Forever if no return filed. Store digital copies securely.