How to Prepare for US Tax Season as a Freelancer
In short: To prepare for the 2027 US tax season as a freelancer, collect and check your 1099s in January (clients who paid you $2,000 or more in 2026 must send a Form 1099-NEC by February 1, 2027), organize your expenses into Schedule C categories in February and March, and file and pay by April 15. Form 4868 extends the filing deadline to October 15, but not the payment deadline.
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EOFY Tax Checklist for Freelancers: Get Ready for June 30
In short: Before 30 June 2026, when the 2025-26 Australian financial year ends, freelancers should review last year's return, gather every income record, match receipts to bank statements and categorise each expense, check for missed deductions, make any voluntary super contributions and genuine business prepayments, and prepare a categorised expense report for their accountant. Self-lodgers then have until 31 October 2026 to lodge through myTax.
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