Vehicle Deduction: The Standard Mileage vs. Actual Expenses Method
Deducting car-related business expenses can help you save on taxes. Here's how to deduct using the standard mileage rate versus actual expenses method.
Why Keeping Track of Business Expenses Is So Important
If you're self-employed, tracking your business expenses throughout the year can help you lower your tax bill. Here's how to do it and why it saves you money.
Your Tax Filing Options and the Cost to File Taxes
When you have self-employment income, it can be tricky to decide how to file taxes. Here, we go over your options, the pros and cons, and the costs of each.
Tackling 1099 Taxes: How to File in 4 Steps
Filing taxes with 1099 income can seem daunting. It's hard to know where to start when it comes to 1099 taxes, but the process is less complicated than you think! Read on for Stride’s four simple steps to filing.
Procrastinator's Guide to Filing Your Taxes at the Last Minute
If you’ve put off your taxes until the last minute, you’re not alone. Here are 7 steps you need to follow to finish your return quickly and effectively.
How to Plan (and Get Paid for) Paid Time Off as a Gig Worker
Explore how gig workers can plan for paid time off effectively. Learn to navigate challenges, manage workload, and maintain work-life balance in the gig economy.
9 Tips to Build an Emergency Fund on a Budget
Building an emergency fund isn’t easy, but it can help you avoid debt, feel less stressed, and plan ahead. Here’s how to save for emergencies on a budget.
What Is the Schedule C Form?
The Schedule C form summarizes your business profit for the year. Here, we’ll explain how to calculate your business profit to maximize money-saving deductions and minimize your tax bill.