Money and Taxes

Many people want to start a home business, but are held back by a crippling fear...of taxes. While an envelope from the IRS can chill your bones, it’s definitely not the scariest thing about self-employment. It takes a lot of confidence,…

When I started WAHS, I was a young mom more worried about building a college fund than retirement. Now, twenty years later, I've shifted my financial focus to retirement. As much as I like my work, I've come to a time in my life where I'd…

Updated tax info for 2018. It's tax time! While doing taxes is a hassle, one of the many perks of working at home as a contract worker, freelancer or home business owner are tax deductions. Disclaimer: I’m not a tax expert. This…

One of the most important steps in working for yourself is keeping track of your money. You need to be highly aware of the money coming in and flowing out of your business. While it can be fun to track your profits, overall, managing money…

We usually think of Black Friday as the day to shop for holiday gifts; however Black Friday and Cyber Monday are also great times to get serious savings on things you need to successfully work from home. Get Paid to Shop and Save BIG On…

A big mistake many service-based business owners and freelancers make is not charging enough for their services. It might make sense, starting out, to charge less as a way to entice clients, but not only can this lead to not getting…

Not wanting the hassle of more complicated taxes is what keeps many from taking contract or freelance work, or starting a home business.  However, while self-employment tax filing does require a few more steps, it can also mean greater tax…

When I started my work-at-home journey, I erroneously believed I had to replace the income from my full-time job. As a social worker, I wasn't getting rich off my $28,000 per year, but it was a substantial amount to replace by working from…

Guest post by Todd S. Unger, Esq., LLC No one launches a business intending to overlook tax deductions. According to a recent survey by the National Small Business Association, paperwork and confusing rules contribute to the…

Guest post by Stephanie Lynch For many people, working at home is a convenience, but it's also not without it's financial perks. Whether an employee or home business owner chooses to work at home, or it is a requirement, here are at…