Should I be an employee or be my own boss? Everyone needs income to live and support their family. Question is should I be an employee, or should I be my own boss?

There are pros and cons to both. As an employee, you are subject to fewer taxes (7.65%) being taken out of your paycheck since your employer is paying half of your payroll taxes. When you are your own boss, you are subject to self-employment taxes (15.3%). You pay for things post-tax as an employee and pre-tax as a business owner. This means that after your paycheck, which has payroll taxes taken out, you then pay for the things you need.

As a business owner, you can take those expenses as deductions from your revenue or income coming in, which also lowers the self-employment tax. If you like the best of both worlds, you can be an employee and have a small hobby for a side business. This is called a “Schedule C” if you gain a profit you will be subject to self-employment tax. This also means that the things that you enjoy, whatever it may be, can be used on pre-tax dollars and also enjoyed by you.

If you’re interested in more information on putting together a Schedule C, call us here at Red Rock Tax & Consulting. We will help you start your personal business or give you guidance on how to make your current business success.

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