Starting a business involves navigating through a multitude of legal and administrative requirements. One such consideration is whether you need an EIN for a DBA. Let’s chat about whether snagging an EIN should be on your to-do list when it comes to your new DBA. I’ll help you understand whether obtaining an EIN for a…
Did you buy an RV to rent out as a business venture? You’re not alone. Let’s review the tax treatment of an RV rental business. RV Rental Business Owning and operating an RV rental business opens up a world of opportunities for travelers seeking adventure on wheels. However, alongside the excitement comes the responsibility of…
You’re retired and collect social security. Did you know that social security is taxed? But how do you determine how much gets taxed? Let’s review so it’s clear how much social security is taxed. If you’re making more than $25,000 as an individual or $32,000 as a married couple filing jointly, you’ll need to pay…
Health insurance can be a big expense and is an important item to consider as a self-employed individual. Did you know there’s a way to get it tax-deductible? Let’s dive in and learn how to deduct health insurance as an S corp owner. 1. Be an eligible S corp owner Only certain individuals are eligible…
As we all know, all US citizens are required to file a federal tax return every year as long as income exceeds the minimum filing requirements. However, some digital nomads might also need to file a state tax return if they keep a state residency. Fortunately, it’s easy enough to change your state residency as…
The vast majority of taxpayers including digital nomads get through filing a tax return without any major problems. Just in case, here are 3 tips to help you survive an IRS audit. Many think the IRS has bigger fish to fry. You would be right most of the time; the odds of the average person…
Tax season might be old hat by now, but there are some things about taxes that continue to perplex taxpayers, especially as digital nomads. Specifically, how to organize your tax documents? Your aunt says to throw it all away after 2 years. Your banker friend says to save everything for 7 years. Your mom says…
Hey, digital nomad. Is that a business or a hobby? Or is that hobby now actually a business? If your hobby or side-hustle is bringing in the dough, good for you! But how do you report hobby income on taxes? First, I commend you for making money at your side hustle. That’s amazing! It means…
There is no foolproof way to avoid being audited even as a digital nomad. The IRS makes most of its selections either based on the fact that the filer is part of a targeted group or because a computer program picked out the tax return for some reason. You might do everything right and still…
Traveling and living outside the USA can be quite exciting. I definitely understand the appeal. However, it doesn’t matter where you go, because the US government still expects you to file a tax return and pay taxes as a US citizen. This is true even if you become a resident of another country and live…
Hi! I’m Heather Ryan, EA and I get RVlife. As a fellow digital nomad, I understand many of the unique tax situations created by travel. I also fully support entrepreneurs and the struggles they face. The goal of this site is to offer my knowledge through advice and tips to real-life situations and questions.
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