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A woman packaging handmade products in her small business workspace with an overlaid “Side Hustle Tax Prep Checklist” graphic showing steps like separating finances and tracking 1099-K rules.

9 Things Every Side Hustler Should Do Before Tax Season

By Ben Watson, CPA on Oct 20, 2025

Person reviewing tax paperwork at a desk with a printed $400 Rule Made Simple chart nearby, illustrating when side hustlers owe self-employment tax. The image represents organizing finances and understanding the $400 tax threshold for freelancers and gig workers.

The $400 Rule: When Side Hustlers Have to Pay Self-Employment Tax

By Ben Watson, CPA on Oct 13, 2025

A stressed out looking man in his fifties looking at an unexpected tax bill that came in his mail.

6 Tips to Avoid an Unexpected Tax Bill from Your Side Hustle

By Ben Watson, CPA on Aug 24, 2020