Monday, December 28, 2009

Tax deduction for freelance web designer

Tax deduction for freelance web designer?
I have a full time job, and I also did a freelance web design job last year, and received a 1099 from my client. Well, I bought some computer equipments last year, can I deduct any tax from this freelance job? Thx.
United States - 2 Answers
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Yes, I would.
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If you bought them for use in your business and don't use them for personal reasons, you should be able to deduct them as a legitimate business expense. You'll need to fill out a Schedule C to go along with your 1040.

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Thursday, December 24, 2009

If I do a job for $500 and the company sends me a 1099 form, do I need to claim this money on my tax return

If I do a job for $500 and the company sends me a 1099 form, do I need to claim this money on my tax return?
I am considering taking a freelance job (one time) and the company will send out a 1099 form. Do I need to put this on my taxes if it is below the $600 requirement? If I do claim it, will I be taxed a lot on it? If I will be taxed too much then the job becomes not worth the amount of money I would be left with. Will I need to make a tax payment before April or should such a low amount just equal out with my tax returns?
United States - 9 Answers
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You'll have to add it to your end-of-year tax return because the company will be adding it to theirs and if the IRS checks both returns and you don't claim it, you could get audited. You can get a booklet from your local IRS office to find out how much tax you'll be paying on it. You can call your state's tax office or look them up online to find out what the state tax percentage is for your area. If you have questions about self-employment (since you really aren't setting up a self-business, then call the local IRS office).
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your suppose to, doesn't mean you have to
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Yes, you MUST claim the income. Yes, it's taxable income. You'll pay both income and self-employment taxes on it. You may not have to make any estimated tax payments on a single $500 job but the actual tax will depend upon your marginal tax rate. The $600 requirement is for the filling of the Form 1099. At $600 they are mandatory. At less than $600, they're optional.
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Technically, you are supposed to pay taxes on any money you earn.
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It needs to be mixed in with your total earnings for the year. Most states and Federal, that limit of reporting on a 1099 is $500 on the employer side. Even if it was under that limit, it would be your responsibility to add it into your total earnings. No taxes are withheld from the pay, so it will feel like you are paying a lot of taxes on the money. However, it will be about the same as if it was withheld from your pay at the time of payment. The amount will all depend on how much money you have earned from other jobs. With only about $600, you should not need to make a quarterly payment for taxes, unless you have other 1099s coming for the year.
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Go to your nearest IRS office and ask these questions.
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You will need to claim it if all of the jobs you do for all different companies exceeds $600. If it is the only side job you are doing, then you will not hit the limit and do not need to claim it.
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Yes you do, actually whether they send you a 1099 or not, it's still taxable. The limit by the way is $400, not $600, where you have to report it and pay taxes. And even that's only if it's your total income for the year. If you have other income and are filing anyway, you'd be required to report it even if it was only $1. The $600 limit you're thinking of is the point at which the company is required to send you a 1099. But even if they don't, it's still taxable. You'll owe self-employment tax on your net from the freelance job of 15.3%, plus any income tax that you owe. For that amount, you won't have to make quarterly payments.
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If you have little or no other taxable income, and your net income from this job is under $400, you are not required to file a tax return or pay any taxes. Otherwise, you are required to file a tax return and pay taxes even if this is your only income. The following assumes you are required to file a tax return. Your net income from this job is what will be taxed. You can subtract all expenses related to generating this income, including travel to the work site, equipment, and supplies. If your net income is under $400, you will owe only income tax on this income. If your net income is $400 or over, you will owe both income tax as well as Social Security and Medicare taxes. If your total income subject to SS is under $97,500, you will pay about 15% Social Security and Medicare taxes on the net self-employment income. If your total income subject to SS is $97,500 or more, you will pay only the Medicare taxes of 2.9%. The Social Security and Medicare taxes are in addition to income tax. Best case: No taxes owed if your net is under $400 and you have little other taxable income. Worst case: About 40% federal taxes owed, including income, SS and Medicare

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Sunday, December 20, 2009

If I work as a freelancer will I still be eligible for unemployment from previous job after my temp job ends

If I work as a freelancer will I still be eligible for unemployment from previous job after my temp job ends?
I am currently receiving unemployment from a previous job and might have the opportunity to work for 3-4 weeks in a freelance/temporary role at a new company. I realize that during my 3-4 weeks at the freelance job that my wages will count against that week's unemployment benefits. After I finish with my temp job, will I still be able to receive unemployment?

United States - 3 Answers
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That "freelance" job makes you self-employed. You probably will no longer be eligible for unemployment. Be careful and thoroughly review the unemployment regulations for your state, or you could end up with some serious problems here.
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Yes, assuming 1) Your claim has not expired 2) The freelance job ends because all of the work is complete (you are not fired for misconduct and you do not quit) 3) You have not exhaust all of the unemployment benefits.
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Shouldn't be a problem as long as you still have time left on the claim

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

How can I get a job as a freelance photographer

How can I get a job as a freelance photographer?

Photography - 4 Answers
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You don't get a job as a freelancer. You take pictures, then you go sell them to magazines, calendar companies, etc. When you get good enough, they might put you on a contract to provide x amount of photos in a certain time period. that's it.
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First off, take pictures that people want. there are books on photography guidlines at your local bookstore. Commercial: Get a portfolio together. Choose 2 of your best pictures that reflect your style and intrest and have them made into postcards or mailers. Send 1 to every magazine and publisher you feel uses those kind of shots. They will contact you if they like your style and quality Stock: Easy. Get a bunch of good pictures and submit them to stock photo web sites. Wedding: See if you can get on board with a wedding photographer in your area so you can get a wedding photo portfolio. then get a web sites and get out on your own. After you get some work published, by a copy of the magazine and tear out the page your picture is used on and make copies to send to more customers. The rest you learn on the way.
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That's self employment, it's not a job. You have to create it. First make a list of every possible client - magazines, newspapers, calendar publishers, whatever. Then contact them and ask how to submit photos for publication and payment. You might want to see a lawyer to help you get a sample contract letter made up so you don't get beat our of your fees. Keep trying and don't get discouraged. If one won't buy it, maybe another one will.
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Go to www.craigslist.com and post in your area for free - people are waiting for your services, right now. Good luck with that

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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Where do freelance graphic designers get the images they would use for a job

Where do freelance graphic designers get the images they would use for a job?
I need a banner made for a website, and I am looking to find free images. Do these exist? Where? Do you do graphic design?
Drawing & Illustration - 4 Answers
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Personally... I'd create them.
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Freelance graphic designers either shoot their own photos, or pay for stock photography. Stock photography is very expensive (as photographers need to earn a living also), but istockphoto.com is the cheapest that I know of. There is no 'free" place that i know of..and most likely doesn't exist. Using free images from the internet thru an internet search is unethical, and its plagerism. Proffesional graphic designers do not do this. Imagine if somebody uses your work of art without your permission...how would you feel. So avoid using any free images, unless if you get permission to use it. Hope this helps..good luck
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For free source photos I use www.morguefile.com. Make sure to read the releases on each image, but most should be fine. Also for cheap images that are pretty darn good I love istockphoto.com. Most images on there run anywhere from $1 to $10. And most of them are as good as the $500 images you see on creatas and gettyimages. Good luck!
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When a client can afford the service, I'd much prefer creating the image for myself, either, in illustration form, or to go out and photograph the subject, myself. If not, there are lots of photographic sources such as several stock photo services, but these are rather expensive, especially for high resolution photos. The quality of these are usually very excellent. There are also many stock photo discs for sale at many office and computer supply stores, but the more affordable, such as the Corel collections are not of the best quality. I probably have a half dozen stock photo discs on my shelves. For illustrations, there are, literally dozens of clip art collections on the racks, with each carrying as many as 20 or thirty thousand images. These discs are, either cheap or expensive, the main differences being in quality and in the quantity of images. I have about a dozen of these discs available. At the lower, and "free" end, there are hundreds of free clip art sites, but there are several problems with these. One, is that they are usually of very low resolution, so cannot be scaled up to a decent size for printing. Some of these, however are very good illustrations, which leads me to the other, very important issue with these sites. Many images I have noticed are clearly copyright infringements. I am positive, for instance, that Disney and Warner Brothers have not licensed these sites to distribute their images to the public. If they,(or you) are caught, using these clips, those companies have been known to prosecute, heavily, copyright pirates. Even if the images are not owned by someone with the wherewithal to chase down these pirates, it is still disrespectfull for designers to use these stolen images in their work. I go to these sites, on occasion, to see if any of my images have been stolen. So far, I have not found any, but I continue to be vigilant. Just take care.

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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

How hard is to find some freelance web development jobs

How hard is to find some freelance web development jobs?
I would like to know how hard is to find some 100% Freelance jobs (contracts) as Web Designers and Web Devlopers. Please let me know about your experiences , also let me know if that freelancing thing is worth or not? Beginner or experienced developers would be welcome. Thanks
Programming & Design - 2 Answers
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It's worth it if you don't plan on giving up your day job for a couple of years - it takes at least that long (probably a bit longer now) to get well-enough established that it can pay the bills. Is it worth it? You meet some nice people, get to travel on the company dime, and you can make a living in the worst of times. In the best of times you'll either hire people or refuse work. (I just set my price high enough, in good times, that I only have as much work left as I can handle.)
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I found it easy though, just browse through some freelance job websites like LimeExchange.com, Elance.com and Rentacoder.com and post your profile. You will easily get some great projects from the buyers sitting in different parts of the world. These websites offer secure way of outsourcing your work; they provide milestone based payments by which you can instantly get money after releasing deliverables. As a freelancer, I believe it is always good to work via these platforms as they help execute projects seamlessly and avoid unnecessary confusion as well

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Friday, December 4, 2009

What are some good (free) online resources for finding freelance writing jobs

What are some good (free) online resources for finding freelance writing jobs?
I all ready visit Writersrow.Com on a daily basis for freelance writing job leads, which often leads me to Craigslist.Org postings, but I am wondering if anyone in the Yahoo! Answers community knows of other sites that I can visit that don't require I be a member or subscribe to a service to contact people. I also try looking at MySpace Classifieds, my local online classifieds, Monster.Com, etc, but I'm usually disappointed with my results. What I'm looking for are the more "underground" websites - nothing main stream, that are safe and reliable sources for me to find freelance work. Because I refuse to work for a paycheck and I refuse to give up half my paycheck to put gas in a car that I, honestly, don't have. :) Thanks for your help!
Other - Business & Finance - 7 Answers
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Many online magazines look for freelance writers. The hard part of the deal is that you will initially work for nothing, in hopes that you can or will eventually be hired on as a freatured columnist. My suggestion would be to research what online magazines interest you and contact the editors from there. Have samples of your work attached and treat it like a "real" job. When they see you're serious, and you get a few things published from there, you'll have a better looking resume and at least some experience. Good luck!
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Here are some great ones: www.associatedcontent.com www.constant-content.com www.elance.com www.freelance.com www.freelance.org These are the best of the best for writers!
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here are some search results for"freelance writing jobs" http://www.yabloog.com/world_music_radio_stations.html
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Depending on your righting style and other obvious factors Sean Seger a fellow business coach has expressed interest in locating a skilled freelance writer, if you have a resume and/or sample of your work email him at Seger@businessmodelsolutions.com
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Head on to www.jobzonline.blogspot.com and check the articles for people looking for freelance writing work
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www.associatedcontent.com It's free and they have a great community of content producers to suppport you
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If you want to make money online, go for freelancing jobs. The Internet has opened up many freelance opportunities, expanding markets and helping to build it into one of the largest economic segments for many economies. You dont need to pay to get the job. Development for freelancing has been especially high for software development, website design, information technology, and business documentation. Freelance practice varies greatly. Some require clients to sign written contractsbased on the perceived value of the results to the client. By custom, payment arrangements may be upfront, percentage upfront, or upon completion. For more complex projects, a contract may set a payment schedule based on milestones or outcomes

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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Will I win this small claim, customer refuses to pay me for freelance job

Will I win this small claim, customer refuses to pay me for freelance job?
I am a graphic designer. I accepted a freelance contract to put together a publication for small publishing company for $1500 (worth 3k industry standard but I needed the money). I had them sign a simple contract. They failed to fulfill several of the agreements. They were late in paying the "starting fee". The duration to complete the project was reduced. They were terribly disorganized and unprofessional, sending me material up to the night of the deadline, never providing a proper master list etc. They had me ship directly to printer without reviewing/approving it themselves (despite my recommendation). As a result, 1 editorial was omitted that I had received and should have included. I was notified of this after sending the first 30 days past due billing notice. I responded at that time, explaining what must have happened and apologizing. Now after more than 60 days past due they have failed to pay and demand I discount my price. I feel that they were equally responsible for the error, and I fulfilled my obligations under the contract. I completed the job as agreed even with the reduced deadline. There were no specifics on accuracy/quality etc. If I go to small claims what are my chances of winning? I've been told by the better business bureau that I met my obligation, despite the omission (since there was nothing in the contract) but I'm worried this will get dragged out and I'll never get my money. I can't afford an attorney. Does anyone know of free legal resources (online or otherwise) that can help small business owners? The contract was simple but clearly stated the job to be delivered, the ship deadline, the date(s) payment(s) were due. No specifics on what was to be included in the publication or who was responsible for editing. I know this guy (also a small biz) is struggling financially because he mentioned it during the project. Now he is trying to blame me for loosing this customer.
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If I were you, I would negotiate with them on their offer to reduce the price and get this over with, and chalk it up to "lesson learned" because to pursue this is small claims court would cost you more in time and money than what they owe you...do the math... Your time is worth money...when you do the math, you'll see that the best thing to do is try to be reasonable (even if you don't feel it) and get them to pay you by reducing the price...you've already lost too much in this situation, so let's not throw good money after bad... That's what I would do...if I were you...(Son of an Attorney...that would be his recommendation...) (Also: Don't ever let the customer or client see you act angry or say anything in anger...rule number one...always sound and "be" reasonable and accommodating (even when the situation makes you want to punch somebody in the nose...This is all advice my own Lawyer Dad gave me when I got out of college...)
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It is impossible to say without reading the contract. If you state clearly what you were being paid to do, and when you were to be paid, you should not need an attorny, and will likely win an uncontested settlement. However, that doesn't guarantee they will pay you, and good luck collecting from the deadbeats.
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First, I'm not a lawyer, so this isn't legal advice. Second, it's impossible to predict what can happen in court; even lawyers will tell you that. However, I do have 35 years of writing, editing, and publishing experience--newsletters, magazines, etc. OK. Most of what you describe has no bearing on the issue. The key sentence in your question is: "They had me ship directly to printer without reviewing/approving it themselves (despite my recommendation)." It was their responsibility to review what you sent the printer. It sounds as if they waived that responsibility. If so, then you should be off the hook. Additionally, didn't the printer provide a blueline or PDF proofs to them? If so, that would further strengthen your case, but even without that, if they declined to review the material, then the responsibility is on them. As a side note, if you're discounting $3,000 jobs to $1,500 and don't have enough money for a lawyer (look, you can get some legal coverage from outfits like PrePaid Legal for about $40 a month), then you might want to rethink your current career path. You're probably an excellent designer, but it takes business savvy--and the guts to stand up to toxic clients--to stay in business. Good luck.
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Yes you will win, but you will need a lawyer because if you do it your self, it will drag out. I filed for a small claim and tried to deal with it myself but it dragged out for 2 years. I got a lawyer and he took care of it in 4 months. I garnished their wadges and finally got my money back. Also it depends on if they owe more than you will pay out of pocket to settle the case. Good luck.
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First of all, I have to say that I am an attorney and I have to agree with some of the other comments. Specifically, there is no guarantee you will win. But it sounds like a pretty simple case because you are not getting paid for the work performed. More importantly, I wanted to comment on the comments this thing can be dragged out over time and you need to hire a lawyer. I do not necessarily agree with that comment because Small Claims Courts are just that ~ courts for small claims. They are designed to handle these types of disputes in a quick and efficient manner. They are also designed for people to address these disputes without having to get a lawyer (this does not mean you can't get one, or the other side can't get one because they can). I suggest you contact the local Justice of the Peace office for Fort Bend County. I am sure they are even on the web. When you call, they will tell you the method and manner of filing a small claims. You might be surprised how quickly this can get resolved. I am not saying it will be resolved in days, but it might take 60-90 days. Anyway, I hope this helps

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Saturday, November 28, 2009

What federal/state tax forms, and/or payments should I take care of as a freelance artist

What federal/state tax forms, and/or payments should I take care of as a freelance artist?
I live in Oregon, USA. I just got my first payment for a freelance job May 27. I do not have a registered business. I will receive a 1090 at the end of the year.
United States - 1 Answers
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Federal form is 1040ES. For OR it's form 40-ESV - see http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/PERTAX/formspit.shtml#Introduction The form you'll get is a 1099-misc, not a 1090, at the end of the year

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

How to make a lawsuit vs. employer for non-paid salary of freelance job

How to make a lawsuit vs. employer for non-paid salary of freelance job?
I have worked as a freelance interpreter for a dam chinese language company in Glasgow, but then he has tried to delay the payment by refer the difficulties from third party (a law firm that hire interpreter via him). He said that such third parties not answer about the possiple payment for travelling cost of taxi fare? in fact I have inform him in advance about such fee before taking that job, and he has agreed, but orally only. This job is over three months, but yet not get payment in a month as promised. I distrust this guy many times, and this time is no more. Doing business with Chinese! I do not know how to make law suit against him from the beginnig so can you help me? Which court should I file the claims? how much I have to pay for making lawsuit? is there any alternative administrative resolution apart from the court because I hate long delay, and complicated by the Court. Many thanks.
Law & Legal - 1 Answers
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Speak to a lawyer

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Friday, November 20, 2009

How much does the typical freelance TV reporter in NYC make per segment

How much does the typical freelance TV reporter in NYC make per segment?
I'm trying to figure out how much I should ask for since I'm starting a new freelance job. I have about a year and a half of solid broadcasting experience and a BA.
Media & Journalism - 2 Answers
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Truth is, whatever you can negotiate. There are no set fees, but tv execs love to lowball young freelancers to see how much they can get away with. My advice: If you think you are good and have the credentials to back yourself up, bargain hard for what you think you're worth. Otherwise, take what they give you to get the experience.
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I can't improve on what Murf said.

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Monday, November 16, 2009

What type of freelance jobs are in demand these days

What type of freelance jobs are in demand these days?
I'd like to know which freelance jobs are in demand these days ( personal opinions are welcome ). I would like to put up a tally sheet on this. Thanks!
Other - Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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web based services ,designing,software etc. data entry,bpo,medical transcription ,business transcription etc are huge demand

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Thursday, November 12, 2009

How would you charge for over time on a freelance job

How would you charge for over time on a freelance job?
In the beginning, I have set up the price with the employer for an 8hr freelance job. But then, after some changes and difficulties on the content and equipment, he wanted me to stay over night to help him finishing up the job. Eventually, I was there the whole night working and until the next day afternoon. Total hours comes up to a 20 hours work time and I didn't get paid when leaving the office. Now, I am sending him my invoice so I am wondering if I should charge that many extra hours. Or how much more would you charge him? We get along well and have good time working together so I don't want to kill any future opportunity by dumping a big number on him. But I really should charge for extra time, right? Not exactly the overtime per hour but the extra work and time I did for the job.
Small Business - 2 Answers
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Unless you quoted him per hour and he knew that you should not. You bill per job, you bill him exactly what you agreed to. You can't change the contract after the fact. You are sell employed, there is no over time.
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If you have a contract quoting your fees per hour, then you might have a case for charging him the extra hours. Most projects I do as a freelancer are usually for a flat rate. The advantage is, the client knows how much he's paying, and the freelancer knows how much he's getting. Factor in any extra hours into a flat fee. That generally works fairly to both parties.

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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Can I keep claiming unemployment if i start working freelance in California

Can I keep claiming unemployment if i start working freelance in California?
Collecting unemployment. Starting freelance job. Can I keep getting unemployment? My boyfriend works on movies and is employed per job on payroll so he's not technically freelance. But I will be. Any ideas, and please be as specific as you can, as it is impossible to get anyone from the dept. of labor on the telephone. thanks
Personal Finance - 5 Answers
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No you can not, you will be self employed. Collecting would be fraud, and CA is especially aggressive about cheats.
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No how can you be unemployed and working at the same time You are either unemployed or not....??
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Making an income while on unemployment is illegal, the only way you could do that would be to be paid in cash.
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You can "claim" anything you want but don't caught WORKING freelance..
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It has been a long time since this was last relevant to me but.... The answer then was that they deducted hours worked from the per hour rate of your unemployment. Thus, in doing freelance, you should try to structure it as part-time and on a per hour basis. AND you should keep good records of your work and billing on a per hour basis

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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

how do I find a job as a freelance worker for writing articles in India

how do I find a job as a freelance worker for writing articles in India
I am an engineer but would equally love to enhance his skills in literature, am really desperate to take up a part time job as a freelance writer for any organisation.
Media & Journalism - 1 Answers
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Mridu Khullar is a freelancer from New Delhi. I've read her work in several American writing newsletters. Her site is http://www.mridukhullar.com/ I would think she'd be able to point you in the right direction. Cheryl www.publishinganswers.com

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Sunday, November 1, 2009

Can a third party employer of a freelance job demand a refund using a 1099 tax form

Can a third party employer of a freelance job demand a refund using a 1099 tax form?
I did a freelance job for a Bride. She was pleased with the work my partner and I did, but the Bridesmaid was not. The bridesmaid then demanded a full refund (we charged the Bride $120). Since we were advised from our school we were legally in the right, we did not grant her wish. Now, the Bride has contacted me saying she is going to fill out a 1099 tax form that will some how force me to pay her the $120. Now, she only has my name and cell phone number, not address. So I'm wondering two things: 1) Can this tax form force me to give her the refund? 2)Can she fill out this tax form without my contact information? (Boils down to me, if the IRS doesn't know where I am, how will they bill me?) Thank you for your help :)
Other - Taxes - 2 Answers
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Hi, i don't see how this tax form can force you to pay the $120. It is a form used to declare revenue.
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The bride has no clue what she is talking about. A 1099 form is used to declare income not request a refund. It is given to a freelancer who earned $600 or more in one year from the client. That's not you. For the client to provide you with a 1099, you would have to provide them with a W9 which states your tax id number/social security number, address, and formal name. The way this works is the client asks you to complete a W9, you fill it out and return it to them. The bride (not the bridesmaid) can take you to small claims court if she wanted to get her money back. Besides that, I don't see any recourse on her part.
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1. Since the wedding was clearly not part of HER ordinary business, a Form 1099 would not be necessary. All that it does is serve notice upon you and the IRS that you received some amount of money. Assuming that you are showing that income on your tax return you have nothing to fear. 2. If she tries to file a Form 1099 without your SSN on it, the IRS will stick her with a $50 penalty unless she can show evidence of her due diligence in securing your name, address, and SSN. 3. Filing a Form 1099 does not create any liability to you to refund any money. It's just a record of an amount of money paid to you. The purpose is to ensure that you report the income AND to give the payer the evidence necessary to deduct the cost. (And that is why you don't prepare a Form 1099 for non-business expenditures, since there's nothing for you to deduct in the first place.) My guess is that "Bridezilla" is taking tax advice form a Tax Moron. Let her stew in her ignorance. The only way that she can "force" you to refund the money is to sue you in Small Claims Court and win. For $120 that's not likely to happen, though she is free to do so if she chooses. Since the brides

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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Where are good places to look for freelance writing jobs

Where are good places to look for freelance writing jobs?
I have a degree in English and have been looking for some freelance writing jobs. It would just be a side job for me to earn some extra money. I have already looked on the Orlando Craigs List. Thanks!

Technology - 1 Answers
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take a look @ www.freelance.com this is the place to go.
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You can register at freelance website like http://www.getafreelnacer.com/ and start bidding for all writing projects posted there. Initially bid as low as possible

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Saturday, October 24, 2009

E-mail from PNW for a freelance job. Is it legit

E-mail from PNW for a freelance job. Is it legit?
I just got an email from someone at PNW (premium network worldwide) for a freelance job. Has anyone worked with them or heard anything about them?? Is it just somewhere I pay for them to promote me or something?? Any incite on this would be appreciated. Thanks This is what the e-mail said: I'm Gavin from PNW, we are an organization for creative freelancers & I just found your work online and it looks great, so I assume you're still looking for freelance work at the moment?. If so, we have a promotional campaign which I believe you can benefit from. So are you promoting yourself to high end clients at the moment?, because as an organization our online team can make sure of four things for you: 1.We write highly ranked articles about you under specific keywords. 2.We have links with the most reputable media, editorial, creative companies in each industry. 3.Each day we conduct a large email campaign to our clients, showcasing our artists. 4.We also offer you an unlimited professional portfolio space with some great additional features. If that sounds good, check out our site for more info and let me know if we can move you forward. I'm available anytime to speak via phone or email to explain more if you need. Here is a full list of our features and benefits: * * <http://pnworldwide.net/index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=pluginclass&plugin=cbpaidsubscriptions&do=displayplans&plans=1-2-4-5-6-7> *http://www.pnworldwide.net/features-list-53.html* <http://pnworldwide.net/features-list-53.html> I typed in Google what was referred (PNW scam/complaint/rip-off) and could not find any.
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google the name of the company followed by the words complaint, scam, rip-off Type one word at a time PNW complaint Also try the full name of the company /
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The google scam/ripoff thing isn't really a good indicator. You'll find results for just about any company that you do that with. You'll get millions of pages if you type in Wal Mart scam. It's just a site that you pay $99 a year to promote you. Whether it's worth it or not I don't know. I can't find much info on them. I did do a WHOIS lookup on the doman. The domain was created in Nov. of 2008 and Gavin Campbell is listed as the contact

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

How to get a full-time freelance web developer/programmer job

How to get a full-time freelance web developer/programmer job ?
Hi, I've been doing freelance writing for quite awhile but I'm actually interested in becoming a web designer or a software developer. Being a self-taught programmer, it is hard for me to get regular jobs. Another problem is that I do not have a portfolio. I developed my own guitar tutorial website which required Javascript, PHP, MySQL etc skills and made a J2me app that only sold 7 copies in 2 months. My current skill set is VB, C++, Perl, Java/J2me, HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP and MySQL . I don't know what to do, should I finish making a portfolio website(again, there is not much to show) or keep bidding like crazy in the freelance job sites ? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. :)
Technology - 1 Answers
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Hello, you have great skills so you will have no problems getting a freelance job. I am sure you can be very successful just remember that beginning are often difficult and slow. I would suggest you visit internet marketing forums (Digitalpoint forums and Warrior Forum) and offer your services there. Also visit freelance sites such as getafreelancer where you can also offer your services and contact people who are looking for services like the ones you can offer

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Friday, October 16, 2009

If i can sing and play the guitar can i survive with a job singing in cafes and do freelance shows

If i can sing and play the guitar can i survive with a job singing in cafes and do freelance shows?
I am from Singapore. Just wanna find out how the scene is like in the states.
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Probably not... but people DO make a 'living' from it.
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It really depends on how good you are, what kind of music you sing and play and what city you are going to be trying to survive in....
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If you are good... have a pleasant voice and can play the appropriate variety of songs for the restaurant, you can earn upwards of $200-$300 an hour. Now, this depends on where you are in the states (Miami, Florida would pay a lot more than Guthree, Okahoma for example). Also, you would need to get the job. You can trust that for everyone actually playing in restaurants, there are a thousand who tried to get in and failed. Finally, understand that these kinds of things are sporadic. You can't think $200/hour means I'll be earning this much a month. No. You may work a couple of hours during one weekend and have to run around looking for another gig the rest of the month. As to the freelance shows, if you have a name, people will pay. If nobody knows you, you won't get a venue and you won't get advertising. Good luck.
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It's kinda tricky here. You can perform at clubs and bars for open mic nights and everything, but you won't get paid for it. The only way to get paid in entertainment is to contact a good agent and try to get set up on paying gigs. You'll have to give the agent 10% or something, but at least you'll make money. You could probobly schedule yourself for gigs, but you'll have to do alot of calling and networking. It's a pretty hard life, but if your heart's in it then you should do okay. Still you should look for some side job that will still allow you to perform when you can. This way you can still feed yourself and/or pay rent
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Yes, you can, but you need a good agent to find you a good gig! Good luck

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Monday, October 12, 2009

Freelance flash animation job

Freelance flash animation job?
are there any free web sites where i can find freelance animation work? i am looking for a job which i can do from home.
Drawing & Illustration - 3 Answers
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if your experienced in flash and have a decent reel then you should put your resume on big job websites like Monster.com. also places like Craig's list. Most of the freelance animation work I've herd of is contract work for animation companies, if you do a bit of research you should be able to find animation companies that do web designs, e-cards, and send out a few e-mails. Sorry I can't be more specific. good luck
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This website has some online freelance job information. http://www.usejob.com Update daily. Hope you get a satisfied job!
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try here. http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-1748196-10302349

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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Where can i get a job as a freelance columnist, as a 14 year old

Where can i get a job as a freelance columnist, as a 14 year old?
I am 14 years old, and would like to think I have what it takes to be a columnist in a magazine/newspaper, however I cant find anywhere that is looking for a columnist from the angle of a teenager, which I think would be interesting...
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Your best bet would be to write in to several teenage magazines and asking if they'd have anything you could write about, like maybe movies, series or product reviews or writing articles on popular topics like music etc. Or better yet, ask around and see if you've any family or friends that work for a particular magazine/newspaper and see if you can help out. You'd need to have excellent English, grammar and punctuation though to be taken seriously. You'd probably have to do some free freelance work in the beginning but it's always good for your CV. Good luck!
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What are you thinking of writing about? Report on doings at the local school from a teen's perspective? Talk about - better yet, interview - teens active in the community, like volunteering and competing in sports, etc? Focus on your approach, your "voice," and your TOPICS. Then write "dummy copy" - three or four sample columns. Make an appointment with the editor of your local paper - write or email your query and request an appointment to discuss your future career interest and show samples of proposed weekly (or monthly) column. Get the editor's feedback. Make sure your samples are very well written! NO spelling or grammar mistakes! Have someone read them and comment on their content to ensure you explained things clearly, wrote with clarity, precision and an engaging style. Don't even think about approaching a major city newspaper or a regional or national magazine until you have publishing credits and can show samples of PUBLISHED work. Start locally with a small town or neighborhood weekly or monthly. And remember, "Deadline" means you and your career are dead if you cross the line. Can you, and will you, always meet your deadlines - no matter what

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Sunday, October 4, 2009

What is the correct way to declare freelance income

What is the correct way to declare freelance income?
I have a regular part time job with the normal tax issues, but I recently accepted a very small freelance writing job as well. I am unsure how to deal with the taxes and social security stuff with this. The job required me to send in a W-9, but I understand this to be only for their records. What is the right way to declare my income for the freelance job, and how do I withhold the right social security etc.? I am completely lost on this, but I want to make sure that I follow all the rules properly. Thanks in advance!
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Schedule C Schedule SE (for the social security and medicare taxes on this income)
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The best way to consult the lawyer.
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I'm assuming that this job started during 2007. Anyway, you'll be receiving a Form 1099-MISC that will show your total revenue earned from the freelance writing job. If the amount is under $600, the organization isn't required to send you a 1099, but you're still required by law to report the income. You can simply report the total amount as "miscellaneous income" on page one of the 1040 and then complete Form SE to calculate your self-employment taxable income. However, if you have any expenses to offset this income, you'll need to complete Schedule C (for self-employment income). The Schedule C is pretty much like an income statement: tell the IRS how much revenue your business brought in, and then report what you had to spend to do it (expenses). You probably have at least some postage and paper expenses, I would think, so it's probably worth it to file Schedule C. If you're feeling uncomfortable about the whole issue, it might be worth your while, at least for the first year anyway, to talk to an accountant (who is a tax preparer) about how to best handle this new business venture. Depending on how much this business is earning, you may need to pay estimated income taxes (federal and state). That's an area that can be really confusing, so it's best to talk to a tax pro who can look at your total tax picture and give you some one-on-one advice. Good luck! Sounds like a fun business venture!
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Keep track of your income but also keep track of your expenses. If you file a Schedule C, you can deduct certain things like miles, office expenses, etc.
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You list the freelance income and any deductible associated expenses on a schedule C or C-EZ. Then you use a schedule SE to figure your self-employment tax, which is for social security and medicare. The bottom lines from each of these schedules transfers to your 1040.
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When you sent in the W-9 did you mark off that you are exempt from backup withholding? I assume you did. It all sounds like you are an "independent contractor". You will be issued a 1099 at the end of the year. To cover yourself for the current year, look at your return from last year. Determine which tax bracket you are in: either 15%, 28% or 35%. As an independent contractor, besides Federal Tax, you are also responsible for the payment of self-ermployment tax (Social Security, same thing). The net rate of self-employment tax is 12.6%, and state taxes as well. The easiest way to calculate what you will owe is to make a tax projection for the year as follows: Estimated 1099 Earnings for the Year $ 20,000.00 Self-Employment Tax ($20,000 x 12.6%) 2,520.00 Federal Tax (15%) 3,000.00 Total 5,520.00 divided by 4 = $ 1,380.00 payable to the United States Treasury. As an independent contractor, you would pay your estimated tax on a quarterly basis - April 15th, June 15th, September 15th and January 15th. If you cannot estimate your tax burden on an annual basis, then estimate on a quarterly basis, or a monthly basis times three, or a weekly basis by 13. There are 13 weeks in a quarter, not 12. Your estimates can vary from quarter to quarter. By doing this and doing it regularly, you will not have a scare when you prepare your taxes next year. For state purposes, do the same thing, but mutiply your earnings by the states income tax rate for a resident.
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You file a Schedule C in order to declare the income you made (make sure to take off all the expenses you had, they count against the income). You'll also need a Schedule SE, this is how you pay the social security taxes

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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Tax Question for my freelance job. Thanks

Tax Question for my freelance job. Thanks?
Hi, I live in California and I have been doing some freelance work besides my full time day job, the freelance work I do generates about $3000 worth of extra income per month. A couple friends of mine have been telling me the possibilites of putting some expenses as tax deductions for the income I get from freelancing. Expenses such as computer purchase, car lease payments, cell phone bills...etc Can anyone give me an estimate on how much % of the expense are deductable for some of the items I mentioned? Such as if I buy a $3000 laptop, how much of that would go into tax deduction? thanks so much for helping
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You will have to show that any expense is job related and "ordinary and necessary" to do your job. If an items is used for both personal and business use, you will have to keep logs of use and would only be able to deduct the business use. Deductions for cars are limited to prevent a business person from writing off a sports car vs. buying a cheaper sedan. Assuming you can justify the computer, what percentage of the time will you use it for work? Do you already make a lot of long distance calls for work? How have you been making those calls? The IRS believes that a portion of the calls made will be personal and doesn't like to allow deductions for personal use. If you don't have another phone, they may claim the base charge is all personal. Where in your current job do you drive? If you buy a car, what percentage of the distance will be personal?
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For your freelance work you will complete schedule C (Form 1040) where you can deduct your business expenses. This includes car mileage/car lease payments and phone bill based on percentage of business use. The computer/laptop is capital expense. Normally you take depreciation for capital expense. However, if you use such goods for more than 50% for business you can deduct full amount under section 179 deduction. The business use must continue for five years. For completing your tax return you should use software and do it yourself or use a tax preparer. Software will guide you about section 179 deduction.

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Monday, September 28, 2009

what freelance job allows overseas travel for short/medium periods ?on contract or part/full time

what freelance job allows overseas travel for short/medium periods ?on contract or part/full time?

hey all iam in india and i was wondering what freelance job allows overseas travel on contract for short periods like 3-6 months or even a year? thanks for all info thanx tangek, teaching english sounds fine,but i was looking for options more on a corporate scale like i've heard there are freelance SAP consultants who travel worldwide,and what about tech writing,any chance? and oh there are management consultants who travel all over, so are there any other freelance professions that require/allow overseas travel?
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Depends where you want to work, and what the visa options are. But generally speaking, you could check in the following areas: -- construction -- energy (e.g. oil drilling sites, pipelines, etc) -- travel (e.g. cruise ships, airlines, international tour guides) -- journalism (if qualified) -- teaching (especially English) -- entertainment (e.g. bar-tending) Good luck

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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Can any one help me to find freelance job on internet

Can any one help me to find freelance job on internet?

Drawing & Illustration - 2 Answers
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odesk.com
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Here is a monster list of freelance sites where you can find jobs : http://www.freelanceswitch.com/finding/the-monster-list-of-freelancing-job-sites/ http://www.myseoblog.net/2008/04/07/lists-of-freelance-sites

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Sunday, September 20, 2009

any offer freelance job for designer

any offer freelance job for designer?
I am looking for any information or offering for on-line freelance job, I'm an university student in Jogjakarta, Indonesia. I'm so desperately need money to pay my study & daily live, my skills : manual drawing, manual to digital, photoshop, photography. I am experienced in: free-desaigner for book-ilustration, book cover, documentation, promotion media, and clothing design. If there is someone who would gave me some information or maybe offering me some job, i would like you to give me the whole information aat my email m_3730_r@yahoo.co.id thnk's
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Hello! You can try to find a job on special sites for a freelancers, but to save you time you can use special search engines like the http://www.getafreelancejob.org/ it can help you to search job among several different freelance sites. Here is some useful links http://www.getafreelancejob.org/tag/graphic-design.html http://www.getafreelancejob.org/tag/photography.html http://www.getafreelancejob.org/tag/photoshop.html Sure you will find a lot of work there

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