Are there tax advantages to being self-employed?
Yes, there are many tax advantages. When you’re in business for yourself, you can deduct business-related expenses from your gross income and reduce your tax burden. There are also tax-free retirement plans that are only available to the self-employed, and other advantages. However, you also have an increased burden in the so-called payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) because you will be paying both employer and employee shares. Please see an accountant or get more information from the IRS if you aren’t familiar with these topics.
