Tax Tips & Guides

self-employed deductions

How to Deduct Your Home Office on Your 2025 Tax Return

Self-employed or 1099 contractor? Learn the IRS rules to deduct your home office in 2025 — simplified vs regular method, the $5/sqft formula, and a real example...

USA Taxes Editorial

May 20, 2026

7 min read

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Uber, Lyft & DoorDash Drivers: Your 2025 Tax Filing Guide

Rideshare and delivery drivers face a unique tax situation — 1099-NEC income, the new $0.70/mile rate, Schedule C deductions and quarterly estimates. Here is th...

USA Taxes Editorial

May 6, 2026

8 min read

california state-taxes

California Tax Filing 2025: Brackets, Deductions, Credits

California has nine income tax brackets and the highest top marginal rate in the country. Here is a clear 2025 breakdown of brackets, standard deduction, CalEIT...

USA Taxes Editorial

Apr 20, 2026

6 min read

EITC credits

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) 2025: Who Qualifies and How Much

The EITC is the largest refundable tax credit in the US — worth up to $8,046 in 2025. Here is everything you need to know about thresholds, qualifying children,...

USA Taxes Editorial

Apr 5, 2026

6 min read

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Self-Employed Tax Checklist 2025: Schedule C Step by Step

A practical checklist for filing Schedule C in 2025 — gross receipts, COGS, every deduction category, Schedule SE, quarterly estimates, and the 20% QBI deductio...

USA Taxes Editorial

Mar 21, 2026

7 min read