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How much does a self employed person owe in taxes?

As noted, the self-employment tax rate is 15.3% of net earnings. That rate is the sum of a 12.4% Social Security tax and a 2.9% Medicare tax on net earnin...

Published: Apr 25, 2026

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Is a settlement offer a contract?

A settlement agreement is a contract that binds two parties together to perform obligations or refrain from actions or activities as part of a settlement ...

Published: Apr 25, 2026

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Does my employer have to reimburse me for cell phone?

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require employers to reimburse employees for cell phone use, but California law does require cell phone reimb...

Published: Apr 25, 2026

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What insurance should a tradesman have?

Public Liability insurance is often considered as one of the most essential forms of cover for Tradespeople. Given the high risks associated with the cons...

Published: Apr 25, 2026

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Can you just turn up at the Tip?

You can no longer just turn up with your household waste and use the service as before, first of all you must visit your local council website to book a s...

Published: Apr 25, 2026

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Do married couples only pay federal taxes?

For marriages that occurred at any point last year, you’re required to file your 2020 tax return as a married couple, either jointly or separately. (Howev...

Published: Apr 25, 2026

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How long does it take to become S Corp?

Time to process your corporation or LLC formation varies by state with routine processing taking 4 – 6 weeks or even more in the slowest states. Expedited...

Published: Apr 25, 2026

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How is scrap percentage calculated?

The basic formula: % of scrap = Scrap material / Materials intake (amount of material put into the process) How do you calculate normal scrap value for lo...

Published: Apr 25, 2026

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Is 52 too old to get a mortgage?

It may not be possible to get a mortgage at any age, because lenders often impose upper age limits on each mortgage. The reality of this is that if you’re...

Published: Apr 25, 2026

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What is a consultant in the medical field?

Healthcare providers need medical consultants to take care of business-related issues so they can focus on the priority of treating patients. As a medical...

Published: Apr 25, 2026