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Self-Employment
Are you self-employed? Here’s how to know what you might be able to deduct from your income and how your status as a self-employed worker affects your tax return.
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Employment tax tips
Whether you're a small business owner, a freelancer, or a full-time employee, there's a lot you need to know about how your professional status affects your tax situation.
Employment types for credits and deductions
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Military
Did you know that being a member of the military can involve a slew of tax breaks?
If you are currently serving in the US Armed Forces – the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and any active reserve unit – you are allowed special tax considerations for certain items and situations.
Unemployment
How does unemployment affect my taxes in 2019? If you’ve received unemployment benefits, they are generally taxable. Most states do not withhold taxes from unemployment benefits voluntarily, but you can request they withhold taxes at your request.
Job Related Credits and Deductions
Job-related expenses
How does tax reform affect unreimbursed Employee Business Expense deductions? Employment-related job expenses are not tax-deductible anymore, meaning workers who spend money for their jobs can't claim them as a tax deduction to get a bigger refund.
Changes in deductions by job
Your profession can affect the deductions you're entitled to claim on your taxes. Find out how tax reform changed the most popular deductions by profession, and find out which ones still apply to you.
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Major Life Changes
Had a second job
Did you do additional work as a freelancer or independent contractor? If you work as a freelancer, independent contractor, for cash, or in a side gig you are considered self-employed and include a Schedule C, Sole Proprietor, on your tax return.
Got a new job
Tax reform has suspended the deduction for job hunting, moving to a new location for a job, and all job related expenses on your federal return. However, many states are not complying with all the federal changes and still allow some, or all, of your job-related expenses.
Lost a job
Did you lose your job this year? Tax reform has eliminated deductions for a lost job – find out how you’ve been affected.
Used your home as an office
Due to tax reform, you can no longer claim these expenses as an employee. However, you can claim the expenses if you are self-employed.
Changed job location
Under tax reform, the moving expenses deduction has been suspended until 2026. Find out how you’re affected.
Your Questions
I’m a self-employed ride share driver. Are there any changes in the way I have to file taxes this year?
If you are a sole proprietor you will still file a Schedule C along with your Form 1040, and if you have a Partnership or S-Corporation, you will report income on Schedule E along with your Form 1040.
Does the Qualified Business Income Deduction apply only to Adjusted Gross Income or does it affect Self-Employment Taxes?
The Qualified Business Income Deduction doesn't apply to Adjusted Gross Income or affect Self-Employment Taxes. It is a deduction after either standard or itemized deductions, and only reduces taxable income.
I used to deduct work clothes i.e. – coveralls, safety glasses, etc. These deductions are no longer allowed. Is there any way I can recoup some of that expense?
Non-reimbursed employee-related expenses are no longer deductible, and there is no tax offset at this time. Talk to your employer about the fact that you can’t make those deductions anymore, and check if their company policy can be changed to reimburse you for your expenses.
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