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Plain-English guides to freelance taxes and money, sourced to IRS publications. General information, not tax advice.
How to Calculate Quarterly Estimated Taxes as a Freelancer (2027)
A step-by-step way to figure 2027 quarterly estimated taxes as a freelancer: self-employment tax, income tax, safe harbor rules and a worked example.
Updated October 28, 2026
2027 Estimated Tax Due Dates for Self-Employed People
The four 2027 federal estimated tax due dates for freelancers and the self-employed: April 15, June 15, September 15, 2027 and January 18, 2028.
Updated October 28, 2026
What Freelancers Can Deduct on Schedule C: A Plain-English List
A plain-English, line-by-line list of common Schedule C business deductions for freelancers, plus what goes elsewhere and what you can't deduct.
Updated October 28, 2026