Fyscale Journal
Taxes
Fyscale Journal articles about taxes for US small businesses, freelancers and Etsy sellers.
TaxesForm 1099-NEC: Who Gets One and the New $2,000 ThresholdThe 1099-NEC threshold 2026 rises to $2,000. Learn who gets a Form 1099-NEC, which payments count, the January deadline, and how to log contractor pay.Read the guide →
TaxesHome Office Deduction: Simplified vs Regular MethodHome office deduction simplified method vs regular method: who qualifies, how each is calculated, a worked example and how to choose the bigger deduction.
TaxesSelf-Employment Tax Explained in Plain EnglishSelf employment tax explained simply: who owes it, how the 15.3% rate and 92.35% rule work, a worked example, and how to deduct half on your return.
TaxesBusiness Mileage Log: What the IRS Expects You to RecordWhat a mileage log for taxes must include, which trips count, the 72.5-cent 2026 IRS rate vs actual expenses and a simple routine to keep records audit-ready.
TaxesQuarterly Estimated Taxes for the Self-Employed: Dates and How to PayQuarterly estimated taxes explained for the self-employed: who must pay, 2026 due dates, safe harbor rules, how to calculate each payment and how to pay online.
TaxesHow Much Should a Freelancer Set Aside for Taxes?How much should freelancers set aside for taxes? Learn how self-employment tax works, a simple percentage rule and a worked example for US freelancers.
TaxesSchedule C Expense Categories, Explained in Plain EnglishA plain-English tour of the main Schedule C expense lines, with examples, so you can sort business expenses all year instead of in April.