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End-of-Year Tax Checklist for Freelancers and Contractors: What to Do Before December 31st
If you’re a freelancer, creator, contractor, or any type of 1099 , the end of the year isn’t just about holiday chaos and client…
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Can You Deduct Clothes? The Truth About Work Boots vs. “Nice Jeans”
When tax season rolls around, many that are self-employed start looking at their closet and wondering: “Can I write any of this off?” Short…
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Can You Deduct Professional Development (Courses, Books, Even Podcasts)?
Short Answer: Yes. You can deduct many professional development expenses; like courses, books, paid podcasts, conferences, workshops, and memberships – IF they directly improve…
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The 25–30% Rule: The Smartest Money Habit Every 1099 Worker Needs Right Now
If you’re a freelancer, creator, consultant, or any flavor of self-employed rebel, here’s a truth bomb no one told you when you joyfully ditched…
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Why Your Cash App, PayPal, or Venmo Income Isn’t “Invisible” to the IRS
If you’ve ever thought, “Eh, it’s just Cash App, the IRS doesn’t care,” buckle up. Let’s talk about why your peer-to-peer payments aren’t actually…
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Claiming 100% Business Use on Your Car: Why It Screams “Audit Me”
Can You Claim 100% Business Use on a Car for Taxes? Technically, yes – but it’s extremely rare. The IRS allows you to deduct…
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5 Tax Moves Every 1099 Worker Should Make Before December 31st
If you’re a freelancer, creator, real estate pro, or self-employed rebel of any kind, December 31st isn’t just New Year’s Eve – it’s your…
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The Rebel Ledger is TaxHakr’s no-BS blog built for creators, hustlers, and 1099 warriors who are tired of tax jargon and IRS scare tactics. Here you’ll find plain-English guides, transparent insights, and rebel-worthy strategies to keep more money in your pocket and flip the script on taxes. Part education, part rebellion—it’s where clarity meets action.
