An official website of the U.S. Gov An official website of the U.S. GovThe gig economy has transformed the contours of the modern workforce, bringing forth a unique combination of flexibility, autonomy, and diversified income streams. Whether you’re driving for a ride-sharing platform, developing eye-catching graphics as a freelance designer, or mastering home repairs as a handyman, you’re participating in an ever-evolving, vibrant economy. But with the freedom of gig work comes an often overlooked aspect: understanding and managing your tax obligations. In this blog, I’ll cover some of the essential tax issues and IRS forms with which every gig worker should be familiar.
As a small business, you may have many different types of returns that are due, and many different types of deductions. As a busy small business owner, it’s important to put a user-friendly recordkeeping system in place.
Information you need to know if you received a notification that IRS is auditing (examining) your tax return.
Every year the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) helps thousands of people with tax problems. This success story is only one of many examples of how TAS helps resolve taxpayer issues.
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins has earned a place on Accounting Today’s 2025 list of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting for the fourth consecutive year. Erin made the list for serving as a pioneer who is leading the accounting industry during a time of tremendous change.
Erin’s independent voice as the National Taxpayer Advocate continues to stand out as a force in shaping the accounting industry and the American tax system. Reflecting on the recognition, she shared:
Looking for your tax “to-do list” for this year? When dealing with IRS, there are important tax deadlines throughout the year. Here are a few key dates for 2026 to keep you in the know. For a more comprehensive list of dates and deadlines for individuals and businesses, read IRS Publication 509.
The IRS announced in June that it was entering the next stage of Employee Retention Credit (ERC) work and that following a review of submitted claims, it plans to deny tens of thousands of improper high-risk, “erroneous” ERC claims while starting a new round of processing lower-risk claims to help eligible taxpayers.
Earn CPE credits, and join us in-person at this year’s Tax Forum. Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins at the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum
