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Freelancer tax returns are due imminently: final tips to file on time :: Freelance UK

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1. Once you've got this to hand and have logged into your personal tax account, it's important to check all of your personal details such as name, address, NI number are correct – as any incorrect details on a tax return could mean HMRC struggles to contact you.

2. Those choosing a paper return rather than filing online will need to have worked towards a much earlier submission of October 31st – meaning October 31st 2022 was the deadline for tax returns covering the tax year April 2021 to April 2022

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NYC Kicks Off Tax Season With Free Tax Preparation Services Now Tailored For Self-Employed New Yorke

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1. NYC Free Tax Prep provides free, professional, tax preparation that can help New Yorkers keep their full refund, including valuable tax credits, like the newly enhanced New York City Earned Income Tax Credit (NYC EITC).

2. In-Person Tax Prep — sit down with a volunteer preparer: At in-person tax prep sites, knowledgeable IRS certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) volunteer preparers help filers complete an accurate tax return

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India

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1. View ProfileRavi B.New Delhi, Delhi, India$400 - $1200 / DayTop ServicesSenior Producer / Project ManagerNews Shooter / Video JournalistVideo Editor - DocumentaryAbout Ravi B.I am a multimedia journalist specialising in video production and writing.

2. View ProfileJean L.New Delhi, Delhi, India$400 - $600 / DayTop ServicesNews Shooter / Video JournalistVideo Editor - NewsDocumentary DPAbout Jean L.I have been freelancing as a video journalist/producer with International media like RT, The Economist, Global Post, YLE to name a few

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From Quitting Full-Time Job to Starting Her Freelance Writing Journey – Inspiring Story Of Vagisha Arora - Republic News India

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1. Owing to her incredible popularity, she has also been invited to conduct various workshops for newbie freelancers in reputed institutions like SRCC, DTU, Chitkara University, Fuzia, Chandigarh University, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, Lady Shree Ram (LSR), NSUT, PGDAV College, IIIT Kottayam, IIT Kharagpur, and more.

2. Writing liberates me in ways nothing else can— These were the words of Vagisha Arora, who has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Content Writers of India by the prestigious institution, Indian Business Council

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Hitman: Freelancer breathes new life into the World of Assassination

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1. I understand losing gear you take with you when you fail a mission, but why would you lose gear locked away in 47's safehouse?

2. Source: IO InteractiveShould 47 successfully take down a syndicate, there will be a reward crate at his safehouse with new gear that can be stored on his gear wall.

3. One of the most satisfying aspects of Freelancer is choosing a location, checking the optional objectives, and then walking over to your gear wall and selecting your tools of death

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The best tax software for freelancers and self-employed filers in 2023 - USTimesPost

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1. (Opens in a new window)(opens in a new tab)), so report your business income and expenses in Appendix C(Opens in a new window)(opens in a new tab) and your Independence Tax on a Schedule SE(Opens in a new window)(opens in a new tab); Include both of them on your Form 1040(Opens in a new window)(opens in a new tab), the standard form for individual tax returns.

2. Tax software is a type of software program designed to guide users through the process of preparing and filing their tax returns, helping them comply with tax laws while identifying potential deductions and credits

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Taxing the freelancer : Who are taxed ? - NewsWire

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1. Dividend income is subject to final withholding tax; therefore, the net income is tax free provided it has been taxed by the company paying the dividend.

2. For example, if you provide some consulting services to Company XYZ based in the UK for use in their foreign operations, and they remit GBP 1000 to your Sri Lankan Bank account, this foreign income is tax exempt in Sri Lanka.

3. So if you get interest income after the tax deduction, you will need to pay tax at the tables above and request a credit for the 5% deducted by the bank

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Council Post: 14 Tips To Ensure Freelancers Understand An Agency's Goals

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1. Below, members of Forbes Agency Council share their best tips for making sure freelancers understand the goals of the agency and the specifics of the projects they've been assigned.

2. Whether an agency is temporarily understaffed or wants to bring contractors in to work with its internal teams on a consistent basis, it's critical for agency leaders to ensure all parties understand timelines, deliverables and other expectations.

3. You need to bring freelancers and contractors a clearly articulated vision of the project and arm them with the assets and information they will need up front

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Hitman Freelancer: Tips For Agent 47's Awesome Roguelite Mode

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1. There are five ways to get a silenced gun: as a reward for increasing your Freelancer Mastery, as a reward for defeating a Syndicate, by buying one from an arms dealer during a mission, by looting one off a guard who's carrying one (such as the penthouse guards in Dubai, all of whom have either a silenced SMG or assault rifle), or by looting a silenced pistol from an assassin (they all carry one) during a mission to take out a Syndicate leader.

2. One of the quirks of Freelancer mode is you cannot start any mission with a disguise, and the game will randomly pick your spawn point

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7 Top Upwork Alternatives For Freelancers And Businesses In 2023

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1. It is regarded as one of the top Upwork alternatives available for both clients and independent contractors looking for employment.

2. Since 2015, the well-known freelance marketplace Upwork has been bringing together clients and independent contractors.

3. One of the top Upwork alternatives for independent contractors is Fiverr

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Council Post: Changing The Employment Landscape: What Push Will Lay-Offs Bring To The Market

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1. Having your use cases in portfolio, social proofs from referral networks and scalable business models is a great start.

2. Let's face it, ''job security'' may be slowly becoming a pipe dream, but when you work for yourself, you can have the autonomy to get to set your own standards, take on whatever jobs you wish and establish your own job security.

3. • Client success: Remember, happy clients will bring more happy clients

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Do I need a degree to be a freelance artist? - Book An Artist Blog

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1. Some popular art degrees include studying in areas such as painting, illustration, portrait art, sketch art, graphic design, animation, photography and digital art.

2. You don't need a degree from an art university to be a freelance artist nor to pursue your creative dreams.

3. Marketplaces such as Book An Artist, Etsy and Upwork for freelance artists have built a suite of tools that make it easy to manage the promotion and business management of selling or commissioning

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Two Institute Students Pass “Legendarily Difficult” Federal Court Interpreters Exam

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Interpretation professors Leire Carbonell, Nancy Cox, and Cas Shulman-Mora make effective in-class suggestions; translation professors George Henson and Carles Andreu guide students through the process of finding solutions to complex challenges; Michael Jacobs supports English B students with diction and pronunciation; Christiane Abel shares golden nuggets on consecutive interpretation; and Julie Johnson's and Katie Dutcher's mindfulness classes are a space for finding inspiration

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Freelancers moving in with their partners could carry more risk - Freelance Informer

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1. It's also a useful way to ensure that all the bills are covered, If there's a chance your partner won't have the cash to cover the direct debit by the time the bills arrive, you can set up an account for bills that you both pay into on payday.

2. Some couples prefer to leave all their financial matters in the hands of the person who is better with cash, but this creates issues of its own, says Sarah Coles, senior personal finance analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown.

3. Sarah Coles, Hargreaves Lansdown Senior Personal Finance Analyst and Podcast Host for Switch Your Money On

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A freelancer earned more than $1 million writing Amazon product descriptions via Fiverr. Here's how he built his business

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1. Carlos Vazquez tapped into the growing community of crypto traders when expanding his services on Fiverr: Searches for crypto whitepaper, crypto logo, and crypto promotion increased by 248%, 185%, and 174% respectively, between October 2021 and March 2022, according to Fiverr.

2. What's more, between the first and second half of 2022, Fiverr searches for TikTok video editing increased 73%, Fiverr told Insider, making social media another growing avenue for video production.

3. Marketing, social media, and tech services are already trending Fiverr searches for 2023

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Nearly 90% Of Small Businesses Are Labor Hoarding, New Study Finds

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1. Labor hoarding usually occurs in a downturn or recession when businesses avoid layoffs at all costs and employees stay put due to job shortages.

2. The growing popular trend of labor hoarding is an effort of businesses to pump up benefits to ease ... [+] employee concerns of job insecurity and their own retention concerns of job shortages.

3. And in a recent Skynova survey a whopping majority of 1,010 business owners (21% large, 22% medium and 57% small businesses) say they are labor hoarding

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Opinion: Secure future of gig workers

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1. The government of India should establish clear regulations and policies for the gig economy to ensure the safety of gig workers and hold companies accountable.

2. According to research by Flourish Ventures, before the pandemic, most gig economy workers earned above Rs 25,000, while after the pandemic, nine out of ten workers were earning less than Rs 15,000.

3. It is estimated that the gig economy will further expand in India in the future and hence it should be supported by government rules and policies to protect the rights of workers and ensure fair treatment towards them

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How to Make Money as a Freelance Journalist — GripRoom

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1. Ways to Make Money as a Freelance JournalistOnce you have a solid understanding of the industry and have taken the steps to get started, it is time to start earning money as a freelance journalist.

2. Tips for Success in Freelance JournalismMaking money as a freelance journalist requires hard work, dedication, and a commitment to your craft.

3. Getting Started as a Freelance JournalistBefore you start your freelance journalism career, it is important to have a solid understanding of the industry and what it takes to succeed

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I made almost $500,000 on Upwork last year as a freelance SEO consultant — here's how

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1.  By focusing on long-term relationships, I can prioritize working billable hours with existing clients, rather than the unpaid work of sourcing clients. 

2. At times, I've worked with only three to five larger clients, and at other times, I'm working with 10 to 15 smaller clients a month.

3. Clients list projects on Upwork they need help with and freelancers submit proposals to be hired

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More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/i-made-almost-500000-on-upwork-last-year-as-a-freelance-seo-consultant-heres-how/
How to Find Freelance Ghostwriting Jobs

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1. Job boards can help you find new opportunities: Many job boards are specifically geared towards freelance writers and can be an excellent resource for finding ghostwriting gigs.

2. Writing groups provide a sense of community: By joining writing groups, you can connect with other writers who can offer advice, support and encouragement as you search for ghostwriting gigs.

3. Both can help you improve your skills: Joining writing groups and posting on job boards can also help you improve your writing skills and stay up to date with industry trends

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