The FTC Mailed $2.7 Million to 62,893 Handy Gig Workers: How to Track Your Real Take-Home Pay
FTC refund checks prove gig pay gaps are real — reconcile gross-to-net payouts, log miles at the IRS 72.5-cent rate, report all income on Schedule C.
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Seychelles Opens a No-Penalty Disclosure Window: A Freelancer's Guide to Coming Clean
Seychelles' Voluntary Disclosure Programme waives penalties and prosecution for disclosed back taxes — but interest keeps running and audits close the window.
Cuba Gave Tax Collectors the Keys to Your Bank Account: What Resolution 126/2026 Means for Your Business
Cuba's Resolution 126/2026 lets ONAT debit overdue tax debts from bank accounts — but only firm, notified debts with no appeal filed.
Co-Hosting vs. Rental Arbitrage: How to Run a Short-Term Rental Business Without Owning Property
Rental arbitrage keeps the spread but owes rent monthly; co-hosting earns 10-25% with no lease. Compare economics, contracts, permits, and IRS-proof books.
From First Brand Deal to S-Corp: A Content Creator's Tax Playbook for 2026
Creators owe 15.3% self-employment tax from $400 in net profit, plus quarterly estimates — and an S-corp election saves five figures past ~$60K profit.
Getting Paid to Work the Polls: How Election Worker Pay Is Taxed, From the $2,500 FICA Tripwire to Your W-2
Poll worker pay is taxable wages with no income tax withheld; IRS rules add FICA from the first dollar once 2026 pay hits $2,500, and a W-2 at $600.
Renting Out Your GPU on Vast.ai or RunPod? Why the Electricity Bill and Depreciation Schedule Belong on a Schedule C, Not Your Personal Utility Bill
GPU rental income is Schedule C business income: deduct metered electricity, expense the card under 100% bonus depreciation, and pay quarterly estimates.
Pricing a 3D-Printed Product: Build a Bill of Materials So Your COGS Isn't a Filament Guess
Filament is usually the smallest of six print cost lines. Build a per-SKU bill of materials, then price from true COGS.
Seychelles' Tax Amnesty: How Freelancers and Side-Hustlers Can Come Clean Without Penalties
Seychelles' 2026 Voluntary Disclosure Programme waives penalties and prosecution for unpaid tax, but not interest — and eligibility ends once SRC audits you.
Vintage Clothing Reseller Bookkeeping: Why Your True COGS Is More Than the Thrift-Store Price
A thrift flip's true cost has five layers: price, prep, mileage, fees, shipping. Track them all, deduct only sold inventory, and reconcile 1099-Ks for the IRS.
Michigan Cottage Food Just Got a Major Upgrade: Online Sales, a $50,000 Cap, and What HB 4122 and SB 93 Mean for Your Home Kitchen
Michigan HB 4122 doubles the cottage food cap to $50,000 and allows online sales; SB 93 raises the honey and maple syrup threshold to $25,000.
Tarot Reader and Astrologer Bookkeeping: Per-Reading Rates, Party Pricing, and Fortune-Telling Laws
Four states ban paid fortune-telling and Massachusetts requires a license. Price tarot readings and parties, track cash, and meet IRS quarterly tax rules.