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The self-employment tax is 15.3%, which is 12.4% for Social Security and 2.9% for Medicare. Generally, it applies to self-employment earnings of $400 or more.

If you win, prepare to pay some taxes. Here's what kinds of game show winnings are taxable and how much you might have to pay.

Most businesses should accept Apple Pay these days. It makes the payments process easy for both you and the customer.

There are five tax filing statuses. Your status can have a big effect on your tax bill, credit eligibility and more.

If you became a freelancer or independent contractor last year, here are a few ways that side gig might shift things this tax-filing season.

Here’s how the sales tax deduction works, how to calculate what to write off, and how to evaluate your options so you can maximize savings and cut your tax bill.

Here are 12 easy moves you can make to lower your tax bill this year, plus tips for how to take advantage of them. See which ones will work for you.

How to get a Form 1040, Schedule A, Schedule D or other popular IRS forms and tax publications for 2025, plus learn what the most common IRS forms are for.

W-2 forms are required to be sent out by Feb. 2 in 2026. Your employer should be your first point of contact if your W-2 is late.

The federal estate tax is a tax on your assets after you die. Most estates aren't taxable unless the assets exceed $13.99 million in 2025 or $15 million in 2026.