A Billfold LLC Tax Update

Also, an ACA subsidy update!

An Update on Paying Single-Member LLC Estimated Taxes

Last week, I wrote up everything I’d learned about paying estimated taxes as a single-member LLC — but it turns out I hadn’t learned everything there was to learn yet! 

Talking to TaxAct About Making Taxes Better for Freelancers

After I raved about TaxAct on The Billfold, you all suggested I set up an interview — so I did.

How the New Standard Deduction Will Change Our Charitable Giving

Some people might donate less, now that the tax incentive is reduced. My husband and I plan to donate more.

What Should I Do With My Tax Refund?

I want to invest at least some of it — but how much?

Everything I Paid in Taxes

How much I earned, how much I owed, and what kind of refund I’m getting.

I’m Doing My Own Taxes This Year

I’m also getting a refund for the first time since I started freelancing.

Who Got More Money In Their Paycheck This Week?

Your most recent paycheck might be a little larger than usual.

Get Ready for People to Tell You How to Spend Your Tax Savings

Even though none of us have any tax savings yet.

Well, the Tax Bill Passed

Now we just have to wait for President Trump to sign it into law.

What Do We Think of the Final Draft of the Tax Bill?

The House just voted to pass the final draft of the tax bill, and the Senate is scheduled to vote later today, so… I’m curious what you all think of it.

Where Are We With This Tax Bill?

The Senate passed their bill this weekend, and now it’s time to draft the final version.

A Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Update

The Senate is preparing to vote on their tax bill later this week.

What Tax Cuts Are You Likely to Receive if the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Passes?

Slate breaks it down—and tells you what you can buy with your extra money.

We Should Discuss the Paul Ryan Tweet

If you were on Twitter this weekend, you might have seen a lot of people respond to this tweet.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Gets Even Worse

People who earn under $75,000 will pay more taxes and lose more benefits.

5 Percenters Ask Congress NOT to Cut Their Taxes

They want to pay more so other people don’t have to.

We Shouldn’t Be Worrying About Tax Law Changes

Instead, Ron Lieber writes, we should prepare for the unknowable future.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Is it actually going to cut taxes and create jobs?

The Cut Cut Cut Act

Also known as the Trump tax cuts.

What Is the Trump Tax Plan Going to Do to Our 401(k)s?

I’ve been avoiding this story because I kept hoping it would change—I mean, that’s how our current administration operates, right?

When There Isn’t Enough Tax Revenue to Cover Basic Public Services

And some voters are fine with losing these services.

Saved by the Penny Jar

Doing what it takes to pay taxes.

Here’s A Surefire Tax Estimating Process for Freelancers (Rebooted and Updated)