Side Income Taxes for Software Engineers
Side income hits harder than W-2: you pay SE tax plus income tax. Here's the Schedule C breakdown, the SE tax math, SEP-IRA limits, and quarterly estimates.
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The Home Office Deduction, Demystified
W-2 remote workers can't claim the home office deduction post-2017 TCJA. Here's who can, how the simplified vs regular method math works, and when each wins.
Quarterly Taxes: Don't Get Wrecked in April
Owe $1k+ in taxes after withholding? You're supposed to pay quarterly. Here's the safe harbor rule, 2026 due dates, and the math on $30k freelance income.