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The best tax software for freelancers, independent contractors, and gig workers

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Self-employed freelancers face a unique set of challenges when it comes to filing an annual return.

The 15.3% federal self-employment tax you’re required to pay if you earned at least $400 from your freelance work.

Tax software is a type of software program that’s designed to guide users through the process of preparing and filing their returns.

Freelancers can write off way more work-related expenses than the average employee.

Budget for around $105 for your federal return and about $50 for every state return.

The IRS ' Free File program is free for freelancers under $84,000 a year.

The standard U.S. firm charges an average of $ 343 for an itemized Form 1040.

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