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Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Taxes, Oh My!
Whether you decide to sell products for another company, sell your homemade products online, or provide a service, you are responsible for withholding your own taxes and keeping the books.
Since you no longer have an employer withholding your taxes, you are now responsible for making advance quarterly payments of your estimated federal and state income taxes.
Save yourself a lot of headaches and hassles by establishing a solid bookkeeping system from the very beginning to track your sales, expenses, inventory, and payroll.
Since tax laws are complex and ever-changing, it’s important to seek the expert advice of a tax professional that’s familiar with your type of business.
Related Resources:
Books:
From Ebay to Mary Kay: Taxes Made Easy for Your Home Business
Home Business Tax Deductions: Keep What You Earn
Minding Her Own Business
Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants
Websites Resources:
Employer ID Number (EIN) - Apply for your Employer Identification Number (EIN) online.
IRS.gov - Get self-employment tax information as well as forms and publications.
Maryland Association of CPAs (MACPA) - Find a CPA in Maryland.
Marylandtaxes.com - Maryland business tax information.
SSA.gov - Social Security information for the Self Employed.
Taxmama.com - Tax information with a mother's touch.
Tax Reduction Institute - Tons of tax tips, articles, and free reports.
Your Top Online Biz Tax Questions Answered - Learn how to minimize your online business taxes.
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