If your tax returns are complicated and you suspect you’re leaving money on the table, it may be time to get help. There are plenty of professional tax preparers out there, including certified public accountants and tax attorneys that can help you navigate tax laws and get a bigger return, if not a lower bill. If you do decide to go pro, be sure to vet any tax preparer you consider. The Internal Revenue Service offers tips for choosing a tax preparer.
All in Thoughts
Freelance work was once considered something you did on the side to make some extra cash, explore a new field, or develop a new skill. Today, it’s an opportunity to turn your passions into a long-term, lucrative career. With 53 million people working as independent workers and growing strong, this segment will make up 40% of the workforce by 2020.
These folks aren’t working on their own because they have to. In response to a survey conducted by Contently, more than two-thirds said they plan to keep it up for at least the next 10 years.
Doing this full-time offers you the chance to build a business doing the work you love most, from wherever you want. I should know: I founded CloudPeeps, a talent marketplace matching businesses with the world’s best freelance content, community, and marketing professionals.