Is this safe to use? I’m thinking about filing my taxes through KeeperTax. They do give out advancement? Also how long is the process? Thank you the video I needed more info thanks
Hi, Sheryl! Keeper Tax is an approved e-filer with the IRS and all 50 states, so definitely safe to use! We don't currently give out refund advances. But typically, you'll get your refund from the IRS within 21 days of filing. Hope that helps!
Yes! As long as you use your camera and editing software exclusively for work, you can write it off. If you use that equipment on your personal time too, you can still write off the business-use percentage. (Use your camera for work 80% of the time, and you can take an 80% write-off!)
there was emphasis on gig workers and free lancers, what about artist or do artist fall under different category/tax bracket ? photographers to be a bit more specific not for commercial photography or models but more as in the realm of artistic/experimental photography to be printed and sold as a wall art . If im making sense? maybe it does fall under free lance
I don’t pay rent since I live with my parents, so that means I can’t claim the home office deductions correct? Also, I’m a photographer and have to travel a lot for my shoots (usually within an hour of distance) would buying food for myself quality as a business meal or maybe a travel expense deduction??
Hey George! Technically, you can still claim the home office deduction. Whether that'll be worth it or not depends on the other home expenses you paid for (utilities, office furniture, etc.). You'll be able to deduct the business-use percentage of those. Unfortunately, meals eaten alone generally aren't deductible! If you're meeting with a client, however, it would be.
Is this app also for Quarterly taxes too, I am new to all of this and I wanted to know does this also help those that are first time business Filers, I also would have a w2 with it. I’m trying to see what best because know nothing about filing taxes on my own , and the people that does my taxes charge my, $700. Please help.
Hey, Keisha! We totally get it - accountants are expensive, and business taxes can be super overwhelming if it's your first time around. The good news is, Keeper Tax sounds like a great fit for you! A lot of our users also have W-2 income. You can get started here: keeper.tax/e/gdIeO0bzgob And if you have more specific questions about your tax situation, feel free to reach out to our support team at support@keepertax.com!
Hi, Sheryl! The stimulus check wouldn't affect your tax bill either way. The good news is, you won't get taxed on it, so it won't make your taxes higher!
Hi, Jnorri! You can enter them on your Schedule C. Either Box 10, for "Commissions and fees," or Box 27a, for "Other expenses," would work! If you'd like more guidance on filling out Schedule C, here's an article with examples and step-by-step instructions: www.keepertax.com/posts/schedule-c
Don’t you need a receipt and a bank statement to write something off? How would this stand up against an audit? I’m currently being audited and trying to make sure I’m never getting into this mess again haha 😭
Great question! In the event of an audit, the IRS is actually required to accept electronic forms of proof, which include not only bank statements but also credit card statements. The Keeper Tax app essentially helps you collate all of that information, so you know exactly where to find it if you do get audited. (A subscription also comes with audit support, so you'd get one-on-one help from a tax professional.) So sorry you're dealing with the stress of an audit now!
Good question! If you have US-based income, you can get an ITIN that'll allow you to file US taxes even though you're a Nigerian citizen living in Nigeria. Here's a video where you can learn more: th-cam.com/video/l1RquGmpJFE/w-d-xo.html
Is this safe to use? I’m thinking about filing my taxes through KeeperTax. They do give out advancement? Also how long is the process? Thank you the video I needed more info thanks
Hi, Sheryl! Keeper Tax is an approved e-filer with the IRS and all 50 states, so definitely safe to use!
We don't currently give out refund advances. But typically, you'll get your refund from the IRS within 21 days of filing. Hope that helps!
Im a videographer, can i write off my camera and can i write off the editing software or just the laptop i use?
Yes! As long as you use your camera and editing software exclusively for work, you can write it off. If you use that equipment on your personal time too, you can still write off the business-use percentage. (Use your camera for work 80% of the time, and you can take an 80% write-off!)
there was emphasis on gig workers and free lancers, what about artist or do artist fall under different category/tax bracket ?
photographers to be a bit more specific not for commercial photography or models but more as in the realm of artistic/experimental photography
to be printed and sold as a wall art . If im making sense?
maybe it does fall under free lance
What if you didn’t do quarterly taxes
I don’t pay rent since I live with my parents, so that means I can’t claim the home office deductions correct?
Also, I’m a photographer and have to travel a lot for my shoots (usually within an hour of distance) would buying food for myself quality as a business meal or maybe a travel expense deduction??
Hey George! Technically, you can still claim the home office deduction. Whether that'll be worth it or not depends on the other home expenses you paid for (utilities, office furniture, etc.). You'll be able to deduct the business-use percentage of those.
Unfortunately, meals eaten alone generally aren't deductible! If you're meeting with a client, however, it would be.
Is this app also for Quarterly taxes too, I am new to all of this and I wanted to know does this also help those that are first time business Filers, I also would have a w2 with it.
I’m trying to see what best because know nothing about filing taxes on my own , and the people that does my taxes charge my, $700. Please help.
Hey, Keisha! We totally get it - accountants are expensive, and business taxes can be super overwhelming if it's your first time around. The good news is, Keeper Tax sounds like a great fit for you! A lot of our users also have W-2 income.
You can get started here: keeper.tax/e/gdIeO0bzgob And if you have more specific questions about your tax situation, feel free to reach out to our support team at support@keepertax.com!
Does your taxes become lower if you got a stimulus check?
Hi, Sheryl! The stimulus check wouldn't affect your tax bill either way. The good news is, you won't get taxed on it, so it won't make your taxes higher!
As a uber driver i saw where to enter my gross income but where do i enter platform fees for uber for write-offs
Hi, Jnorri! You can enter them on your Schedule C. Either Box 10, for "Commissions and fees," or Box 27a, for "Other expenses," would work!
If you'd like more guidance on filling out Schedule C, here's an article with examples and step-by-step instructions: www.keepertax.com/posts/schedule-c
Don’t you need a receipt and a bank statement to write something off? How would this stand up against an audit? I’m currently being audited and trying to make sure I’m never getting into this mess again haha 😭
Great question! In the event of an audit, the IRS is actually required to accept electronic forms of proof, which include not only bank statements but also credit card statements. The Keeper Tax app essentially helps you collate all of that information, so you know exactly where to find it if you do get audited. (A subscription also comes with audit support, so you'd get one-on-one help from a tax professional.)
So sorry you're dealing with the stress of an audit now!
As a Nigerian living in Nigeria can I get or have a USA tax number or document
Good question! If you have US-based income, you can get an ITIN that'll allow you to file US taxes even though you're a Nigerian citizen living in Nigeria. Here's a video where you can learn more: th-cam.com/video/l1RquGmpJFE/w-d-xo.html
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