Self-employment can be referred to a person who works for himself/herself instead of as an employee of another person or organization, drawing income from a trade or business. This person may additionally be referred to as a freelancer or by other ‘common’ names.
Self-employed persons are sometimes eligible for more deductions than an ordinary employee. Travel, uniforms, computer equipment, cell phones, etc., can be deducted as legitimate business expenses. There are a number of tax laws that affect those who are self employed, contractors, freelancers – remember you’ll be responsible for paying all of your own taxes, paying your own medical insurance and you’ll have to be familiar with the tax laws that apply to you.
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