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Freelancer and Side Hustle Tax Guide — Mastering Self-Employment Taxes

May 5, 2026 · OIYO Editorial

A practical tax guide for freelancers, gig workers, and side hustlers. Covers how to classify your income (business vs. hobby), deductible expenses, estimated quarterly payments, self-employment tax, Schedule C filing, retirement account deductions, and how to avoid the most common tax mistakes — written for first-time filers.