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Self-Employed/Small Business Help
Success is more then just dollars, it's sense. We offer classes and tool kits to help you get the business sense to succeed.
- Filing your taxes. If you received a Form 1099MISC, you may be self-employed. We offer free tax help year-round to eligible self-employed persons. View our hours of operation and find out what to bring.
- Community Resources. There are many organizations in the Austin area offering assistance to the self-employed and small business owners. View additional community resourcesAdditional Community Resources.pdf.
- Protect yourself and your family. Learn how to avoid common mistakes in your small business.
- Advanced Tax Perparation is available by appointment! If you are self-employed and have business expenses, you may qualify for our appointment based service.
To learn more about common business mistakes, please take a moment to watch the video below.
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Classes
We provide free classes on tax rules and requirements for self-employed persons. You will learn about legal requirements, local, state and federal taxes, receive tools to track your income and expenses, and receive other resources to help you succeed. The classes are free, offered in English and Spanish and at convenient locations.
View a class schedule. To sign up for a free class, you may email self.employed@foundcom.org or call (512) 610-7378, or you may sign up at any of the Community Tax Centers.
Toolkit
Toolkits provided by the Legal Assistance for Microenterprise Project are available at our classes. Here are some additional record keeping documents and resources.
- Guide to Getting Ready for Tax Time (English)
- Rules of Good Record Keeping (English) (Spanish)
- Tax Issues for Small Business (English) (Spanish)
- Income and Expense Tracking 2009 (English) (Spanish)
- Contract for Residential Services or Landscaping (English)
- Receipt for items or services sold (English)
What to bring when getting your taxes done for self-employed persons
In addition to the documents listed for everyone to bring
, if you are self-employed, please bring the following:
- If you were paid in cash, a calendar with amounts received, or some other listing of amount of income
- If you drive from one site to another as part of your work, a calendar with odometer readings or a list of miles you drove for work
- If you purchase items to perform your work and use these items only for work, you may deduct these expenses. List these items in the following categories along with their cost:
Advertising Insurance
Office supplies Materials
Equipment Contract labor
Tools Utilities
Protective clothing Supplies
2010 Class Schedule
All Classes are held at the NEW Community Financial Center, 2600 W Stassney Lane, in the 2nd floor classroom.
Tuesday, March 9th: 12 noon - English
Tuesday, March 23th: 12 noon - Spanish
Wednesday, March 31st: 6 p.m. - English
Tuesday, April 6th: 6 p.m. - Spanish
Thursday, April 29th: 6 p.m. - English
Wednesday, May 12th: 6 p.m. - Spanish
Tuesday, June 8th: 12 noon - English
Thursday, July 1st: 12 noon - Spanish
Advanced Tax Preparation
DID YOU....
RECEIVE A FORM 1099-MISC?
WORK FOR YOURSELF?
If you drove 9,000 miles for your business or had other business expenses of more than $5,000, you are in our advanced group! Please call 512-610-7378 or email self.employed@foundcom.org for an appointment with one of our advanced preparers to receive your special benefits.
Self-Employed Flyer in Spanish and English
For more information from the IRS on being self-employed follow the link below:
Self-Employed Individual's Tax Center
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