Every Tax Deduction Self-Employed Workers Should Know About

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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026

Every Tax Deduction Self-Employed Workers Should Know About

If you’re self-employed, you already know the sting of that first tax bill. Between federal income tax and the 15.3% self-employment tax (covering both the employer and employee portions of Social Security and Medicare), freelancers, contractors, and small business owners can easily face effective tax rates of 30-40%. Self-Employment Taxes Are Brutal — But Deductions […]

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