The guides you'll need
Each one is plain-English and paired with a free tool.
1099 Easy Guide
Taxes for freelancers, contractors, and gig workers, without the jargon.
Self-employment tax, deductions, and what you'll actually keep.
Self-employment tax calculator1099easyguide.com →Estimated Tax Easy Guide
Quarterly estimated taxes made simple, with the safe-harbor rule that avoids penalties.
Pay the IRS four times a year — or face an underpayment penalty.
Safe-harbor calculatorestimatedtaxeasyguide.com →EIN Easy Guide
Get your EIN from the IRS at no cost, and steer clear of the look-alike paid sites.
Get a free EIN to keep your SSN off client paperwork.
Free vs paid guideeineasyguide.com →W-9 Easy Guide
Fill out a W-9 correctly, and know who actually needs to send one.
Every new client needs one before they pay you.
Step-by-step guidew9easyguide.com →Paycheck Easy Guide
See where every dollar of your paycheck goes, from gross pay to take-home.
Compare a freelance income to what a W-2 salary really nets.
Paycheck & FICA breakdownpaycheckeasyguide.com →