If you work from home as a 1099 contractor, freelancer, or small business owner, you may already claim a home office deduction. However, many taxpayers overlook another opportunity: certain energy-efficient upgrades may qualify for federal residential energy tax credits, depending on when the improvements were installed. The home office energy tax credit is not the same as a… Continue reading Home Office Energy Tax Credit Explained
2026 Estimated Tax Deadlines
For 1099 contractors, freelancers, and self-employed business owners, estimated taxes are part of doing business. Because no employer withholds taxes on your behalf, the IRS expects you to make payments throughout the year as income is earned. The challenge is not just knowing that estimated taxes are required, but understanding estimated tax deadlines in 2026, who must pay, and… Continue reading 2026 Estimated Tax Deadlines
