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If so, give yourself a pat on the back. And now for the fun part, you get to file a federal tax return! Here’s how it works:  \nBUSINESS INCOME AND EXPENSES  \nYou’ll report your business income and expenses on your personal tax return, using Schedule C (in addition to your basic 1040 tax form) .  \nBUSINESS STRUCTURE  \nDepending on your business structure, if you have one in place, you’ll also file other tax forms. How do you make sure you file the right tax forms? Easy. It’s done for you when you use Ramsey SmartTax or a RamseyTrusted tax pro, like one of our Endorsed Local Providers (ELPs) .  \nBASIC INFORMATION  \nTo make your tax filing as smooth as possible, gather the records you’ll need ahead of time. These basics are a good place to start.  \nPERSONAL RECORDS  \nFull legal name, Social Security number and/or EIN number, address, percent ownership, ownership acquisition date, and distribution details for you and any other business partners—as well as your spouse and dependents  \nACCOUNTING RECORDS  \nLast year’s federal and state returns, journal entries, profit and loss statements, and balance sheets  \nINCOME RECORDS  \nAll income, including anything reported on 1099 forms  \nESTIMATED TAX PAYMENTS  \nAll paperwork related to tax payments made during the year  \nGENERAL LEDGER  \nEvery business expense you planto deduct (see page 2 for common expenses)  \nWhether  \nyou want to self-file or use a pro, we make it simple.  \n    [ra](ramseysolutions.com/tax)[mseyso](ramseysolutions.com/tax)[l](ramseysolutions.com/tax)[uti](ramseysolutions.com/tax)[on](ramseysolutions.com/tax)[s.com/](ramseysolutions.com/tax)[tax](ramseysolutions.com/tax)  \nCOMMON DEDUCTIONS  \nGather records for any business deductions that apply to you. These are some of the most common.  \nADVERTISING AND PROMOTION  \nBUSINESS INSURANCE, LOAN INTEREST AND BANK FEES CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS/DONATIONS  \nEDUCATION EXPENSES  \nEQUIPMENT PURCHASES  \nHEALTH CARE EXPENSES  \nHOME OFFICE  \nINTERNET AND CELL PHONE  \nLEGAL AND ACCOUNTING FEES  \nOFFICE SUPPLIES  \nQUALIFIED BUSINESS INCOME (QBI)  \nRENT (FOR OFFICE SPACE OR EQUIPMENT)  \nRETIREMENT PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS  \nSALARIES AND WAGES PAID TO EMPLOYEES (INCLUDING CONTRACT LABOR)  \nTAXES AND LICENSES  \nTRAVEL  \nVEHICLE (FOR BUSINESS USE ONLY)","cbCaie4zYVQjrxVZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaie4zYVQjrxVZ","pdf",750550,"English","# How Your Tax Filing Works\n## Business Income and Expenses\n## Business Structure and Required Forms\n## Basic Information to Gather\n## Personal, Accounting, and Income Records\n## Estimated Tax Payments and General Ledger\n## Common Deductions","[{\"question\":\"What are common self-employed deductions to consider?\",\"answer\":\"Common deductions include advertising and promotion, business insurance, education expenses, equipment purchases, home office, internet and cell phone, legal and accounting fees, office supplies, QBI, rent, retirement plan contributions, salaries and wages, taxes and licenses, travel, and vehicle expenses for business use only.\"}]","Self-Employed Tax Filing Checklist - How It Works | PDF",1789807030]