Freelancer Tax & Professional Licensing Guides (2026)

Practical guides on freelancer taxes, professional licensing, and business vehicle costs — with real numbers and no filler.

Freelancer & Gig Taxes

Self-employment tax, quarterly filings, deductions, QBI, and platform-specific guides.

Mar 15, 2026 · 9 min read

Simplified vs. regular method with worked examples, Form 8829, renter vs. homeowner rules, and the exclusive use test.

Mar 17, 2026 · 8 min read

15.3% SE tax explained: the 92.35% calculation, SE tax at four income levels, quarterly payment interaction, and the S-Corp election.

Mar 20, 2026 · 11 min read

Quarterly estimated payments, safe harbor rules, QBI deduction thresholds, 1099-K changes, Schedule C walkthrough, and record-keeping.

License renewal costs, PDH requirements, ARE exam guide, and state board comparisons.

Mar 12, 2026 · 12 min read

All 6 divisions, cost table with retake scenarios, the 5-year clock, AXP requirements, and total cost to become a licensed architect.

Mar 23, 2026 · 10 min read

Full 50-state PDH table from official data, analysis of outliers vs. the 30-PDH standard, ethics mandates, and PDH cost breakdown.

Vehicle depreciation, Section 179, EV tax credits, and registration fee data.

Mar 25, 2026 · 12 min read

Section 179 heavy vehicle loophole, MACRS 5-year depreciation tables, 280F luxury auto caps, Section 45W EV credit, and 1245 recapture.