Maria Malyk

Maria is a freelance copywriter and language translator, with a PhD in sociology of culture and cognition and a background in academic, legal and financial writing. A digital nomad, Maria also keeps a travel blog while working on a guidebook for solo travelers on a budget.

Taxes

If you are an Amazon Flex 1099 driver, pay close attention to this tax guide. You'll owe self-employment, quarterly and income taxes for the year. In this guide, we'll go over how file and maximize your tax savings at the end of the year.

Taxes

Looking to lower your tax bill for the year as a self-employed worker? Claim a gas tax deduction. This article will walk you through all the different ways you can write-off miles on your taxes.

Taxes

A car lease can be a significant business expense. In this article, we'll break down how to claim a car lease tax deduction so you can write off these costs from your tax bill.

Taxes

Need to file your 1099 consultant taxes? Stay tuned because in this article, we'll walk you through the difference between consultant taxes to employees, quarterly taxes, self-employment taxes and tax deductions.

Tools

If you are looking for the best Freshbooks alternatives on the market, you are in the right place. In this article, we'll break down the best alternatives to pick from and weigh the pros/cons of each software.

Taxes

We know there's a penalty for the underpayment of quarterly taxes...but what about an overpayment? Do you receive a penalty? Well, in this article, we'll break it down and let you in on all the penalties you need to be aware of.

Taxes

If you get an IRS tax audit, and you have no receipts...here's what you need to do. In this article, we'll go over everything you need to know about what you need to do when you get audited and preventing lost receipts in the future.

Taxes

A lot of freelancers ask the question, "If I don't receive a 1099, do I have to report my income?" In this article, we'll give you an in-depth answer to when you should receive a 1099, and if you need to report income.

Taxes

If you are a 1099 or self-employed worker that needs to track your travel business expenses, we have the app for you. Here is a review of Bonsai Tax, the best travel expense tracker on the market.

Taxes

Looking for an app or tax receipt organizer to manage your business expenses? You are in the right place. Read this article to discover why Bonsai is hands down the best tax software for freelancers.

Tools

Here's a review of Bonsai, the best independent contractor app on the market. Our software will help you run your freelance business much smoother with our invoice, proposal, contract templates, business bank and expense tracker.