Of course you must file returns.
You will also most likely get forms called a 1099 from some of those who paid you or you brought from, which essentially show your in business.
You are required to make estimated payments every 3 months during the year, where you pay the taxes estimated to be due on your projected annual earnings (instead of having an employer do it through payroll withholding).
Chargeable income is the income from a self-employed person
Any earned income, including net earnings from self-employment, may qualify you for the Earned Income Credit. But you still have to meet the income limits and other requirements.
To receive the economic stimulus payment, you must have at least $3,000 of gross income for 2007.
No investment income is not self-employed income unless you are in the business of investing or advising others on investing.
Your self employed as you said you are. You just need to show at what...and it was done in hope of profit, although maybe not making any (yet), and not as a hobby. (Any employee income is additional....you can have both). It would seem the business you run was either inactive, or unsuccessful...filing a Sch C, proving a loss, which can be used to offset self employed income in other years (and some other income in current year), would be advantageous.
Chargeable income is the income from a self-employed person
$400 or more of self-employment income requires filing.
Any earned income, including net earnings from self-employment, may qualify you for the Earned Income Credit. But you still have to meet the income limits and other requirements.
Yes all self employed people can.
No investment income is not self-employed income unless you are in the business of investing or advising others on investing.
To receive the economic stimulus payment, you must have at least $3,000 of gross income for 2007.
Self-employed individuals are responsible for paying self-employment taxes, which include Social Security and Medicare taxes. They must also pay income taxes on their profits. Self-employed individuals can deduct business expenses from their taxable income, potentially lowering their overall tax liability. It is important for self-employed individuals to keep thorough records of their income and expenses for tax purposes.
According to IRS any net income from any source is taxable which also includes if you are self employed. Please check your taxable income by visiting any of the IRS web sites or a web site like www.cpasitesolutions.com/content/calcs/TaxSelfEmployment.html
Self-employed individuals with income exceeding a certain threshold may be eligible for deductions such as business expenses, retirement contributions, health insurance premiums, and self-employment taxes. These deductions can help reduce taxable income and lower the overall tax burden for self-employed individuals.
Your self employed as you said you are. You just need to show at what...and it was done in hope of profit, although maybe not making any (yet), and not as a hobby. (Any employee income is additional....you can have both). It would seem the business you run was either inactive, or unsuccessful...filing a Sch C, proving a loss, which can be used to offset self employed income in other years (and some other income in current year), would be advantageous.
Section 8 housing assistance considers self-employed income when determining eligibility. The amount of income earned through self-employment can impact the level of assistance a person may receive.
A self-employed individual should typically withhold around 25-30 of their income for taxes to cover federal income tax, self-employment tax, and state taxes.