Common Tax Mistakes of Gig Workers

Common Tax Mistakes of Gig Workers
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Mike Valles
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More and more people are becoming gig workers due to the massive layoffs in recent days. It can be an excellent way to get some short-term income—and some people find that they can make more money through gigs than with a full-time job. Of course, you can expect to pay some taxes anytime income is generated.

Going from employee to freelancer places people unfamiliar with their new tax category in a position to make some common tax mistakes. In some cases, the new gig workers may be paying more than $3,000 in unnecessary taxes.

Mike Valles
Mike Valles
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Mike Valles has been a freelance writer for many years and focuses on personal finance articles. He writes articles and blog posts for companies and lenders of all sizes and seeks to provide quality information that is up-to-date and easy to understand.
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