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.
5 Things You Should Know When Filing Taxes for the First Time
Embark on your tax journey with ease. This guide breaks down the essentials, offering tips and tools to confidently navigate your first tax season.
1099 Workers: 11 Tax Myths, Busted!
Taxes can be confusing and oftentimes it seems like everyone has advice to give… and it’s not always helpful. With so many tax myths floating around, Stride is here to help set the record straight by busting the most common tax myths we hear.
Venmo 1099 Taxes: What You Need to Know as a Freelancer or Independent Contractor
Are you an independent worker who receives business payments through the peer-to-peer (P2P) payment app Venmo? There may be some major changes coming to your tax situation in the 2023 tax year.
Tax Write-Offs for Influencers: What You Need to Know
Whether you’re a YouTuber, TikToker, LinkedIn thought leader, Instagram model, or have a steady stream of income from making online content for brands — congratulations, you’re an influencer. This exciting class of independent work has many benefits: You get to pick the gigs and brands you’ll work with, manage your own contacts, and in many ways, be your own boss. But being your own boss also means being your own business.
The Dreaded Tax Audit: What to Expect and How to Respond
Getting audited is pretty rare, but it can happen. Here's everything you need to know about audits, including what they are, how they work, and what to expect.
5 Tax Terms Every Gig Worker Should Know
Preparing for tax time and putting together the correct information can be intimidating. If you’ve never worked independently, just the words related to taxes can seem a bit unclear. Here are a few tax terms that gig and independent workers should know.
5 Tips Every Driver Should Know for Summer
Summer is a busy time of year. Between beach parties, outdoor festivals, and vacations, more people might need rides and deliveries. And if you’re a rideshare or delivery driver, this could be a chance to boost your earnings. To help, here are the top tips for how to maximize your summer drive time.