Self Employed Help Zone

disappearing asked: I just got a freelance editing job, and am told I’ll have to fill out a 1099. I’ve been trying to read up on self-employment tax, but can’t seem to get a straight answer. Do I have to send money into the government throughout the year, or can I just save [...]

L P asked: I have not yet paid any taxes or had any deducted from my self-employment earnings, but TurboTax is showing that I’m due a refund. Is this possible? Could it be because of the EIC? Again, I have not paid any taxes at all this year, so I’m confused how I can get [...]