by dankeelan | Apr 15, 2025 | Canada, Gig Workers
Last month, H&R Block released the results of a survey it commissioned on the topic of the gig economy. The survey revealed that 7.4 million Canadians carry on some type of gig work or side hustle, and 45 per cent of these folks do this because of the increased...
by dankeelan | Apr 8, 2025 | Featured, Gig Workers, Retirement
While gig work offers flexibility, it has a significant downside: no employer-sponsored retirement benefits. For millions of freelancers and other independent workers, this means taking retirement planning into their own hands. “The biggest retirement mistake...
by dankeelan | Apr 1, 2025 | Gig Workers, Social Media
OnlyFans was created nearly a decade ago as a social media platform where “creators” upload content that “fans” pay to access, either through a subscription or on a pay-per-view basis. Creators can set their own subscription tiers, some of...
by dankeelan | Mar 25, 2025 | Gig Workers
As consumers, we are accustomed to rating almost all the products and services we pay for. From toilet paper and tacos, to vacation rentals and online courses, a star rating is the status quo for reviewing pretty much any customer experience. But for platform-based...
by dankeelan | Mar 18, 2025 | Featured, Gig Workers, Taxes, Tips
If you get payments through a mobile app or credit card you may — or may not — have received a 1099-K form. The income threshold for the form has changed, so CPA and TurboTax Expert Miguel Burgos helps clear up the confusion. Watch the video above or read the...
by dankeelan | Mar 4, 2025 | Gig Workers, Taxes, Tips
Tax time can be rough for freelancers and side hustlers, especially if you didn’t save enough money to cover your tax bill. April 15 isn’t just the day your 2024 tax bill is due — it’s also the deadline to pay your first estimated quarterly tax...
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