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You are responsible for paying your own state and federal income taxes.Since you are an independent contractor, you don’t have an employer that will automatically take your state and federal income taxes out of your paycheck. This means that you are responsible for paying these funds directly to the government. However, if you live in any of the following states, you don’t have to worry about state income taxes.
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IRS audits are feared for good reason: at best, they’re disruptive, and at worst they can cost you vast amounts of money. Though the percentage of audited returns is relatively low, every year the IRS still audits a huge number of returns. Following these tips can help you reduce the chances you’ll end up as one of their targets.
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Tax time is one of the most stressful times of year for everyone. Besides worrying about possibly owing even more than you’ve already paid, there’s always the question of figuring out exactly how you’re going to get your taxes filed. Aside from a few whiz kids, I don’t know very many people who feel comfortable doing their own taxes from scratch. Some depend on a personal accountant, some depend on a calculator-savvy friend, and some just walk into the nearest H&R Block, Jackson Hewitt or R&G...