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Yes! If you use a dedicated space in your home exclusively for work, you may qualify for the home office deduction. The IRS offers two methods:

Simplified Method – Deduct $5 per square foot (up to 300 sq. ft.). Regular Method – Deduct a percentage of rent/mortgage, utilities, and other expenses based on the portion of your home used for business. 📌 Tip: Keep records of your workspace and expenses to support your claim.

As a self-employed individual or contractor, you can deduct ordinary and necessary business expenses, such as: ✔ Home office expenses (if eligible) ✔ Mileage & vehicle expenses (if used for business) ✔ Business-related meals & entertainment ✔ Marketing & advertising costs ✔ Office supplies & equipment ✔ Internet & phone bills (for business use) ✔ Professional services (lawyers, accountants, consultants) ✔ Health insurance premiums (if self-employed)

📌 Tip: Keep detailed records and receipts to maximize deductions and avoid IRS issues.

If your tax situation is simple, you may be able to file yourself using tax software. However, hiring a tax professional or CPA can help if you: ✔ Have multiple income sources ✔ Need help maximizing deductions ✔ Want audit protection & compliance ✔ Have employees and need payroll support

📌 Tip: If you're unsure, schedule a consultation with a tax expert to see what’s best for your situation.

Unlike W-2 employees, self-employed individuals must pay self-employment taxes (Social Security & Medicare) and quarterly estimated taxes to avoid penalties.

📌 Steps:

Calculate your earnings (keep track of 1099s and cash payments). Estimate your quarterly taxes (using IRS Form 1040-ES). Make quarterly payments (April 15, June 15, Sept. 15, Jan. 15). 📌 Tip: Set aside 25-30% of your income for taxes to avoid surprises.

Yes, you should still file, as you may be able to claim business losses and offset future tax bills.

📌 Tip: Filing even with losses can help establish your business legitimacy and qualify you for deductions or business credits in the future.

The best way is to: ✔ Keep digital & physical receipts for all business-related purchases. ✔ Use accounting software like QuickBooks, Wave, or FreshBooks. ✔ Maintain a separate business bank account for all income & expenses.

📌 Tip: Good bookkeeping ensures you maximize deductions and stay IRS-compliant.

As of 2024, third-party payment platforms (Venmo, PayPal, Cash App) report business transactions over $600 on Form 1099-K. This income must be reported on your tax return.

📌 Tip: Keep records of business vs. personal transactions to avoid overpaying taxes.

The IRS may: 🚫 Charge penalties & interest 🚫 Issue tax liens on your property 🚫 Take collection actions

📌 Tip: If you’re behind, set up a payment plan or consult a tax expert to resolve it before it escalates.

Yes! As long as you keep accurate records of your income and expenses, cash payments still count as taxable income.

📌 Tip: Use a simple spreadsheet or accounting software to track cash earnings and business expenses.

No, you don’t need a business license to file your taxes as a contractor. The IRS considers anyone earning self-employment income responsible for paying taxes, even without a formal business structure.

📌 Tip: If you earn over $400 in self-employment income, you must file a tax return and report earnings on Schedule C (Form 1040).

If you were paid more than $600 from a client, they should send you a 1099-NEC. However, even if you don’t receive a form, you are still required to report the income.

📌 Tip: Keep your own records of payments received (bank statements, invoices) to accurately report your earnings.

Yes! Any money earned—even if paid in cash—is still taxable income. You should report it on Schedule C as business income.

📌 Tip: Keeping track of cash payments, mileage, and receipts will help you deduct business expenses and lower your taxable income.

The IRS recommends keeping organized records of income and expenses. You can: ✔ Use accounting apps (QuickBooks, Wave, FreshBooks) ✔ Keep a dedicated business bank account ✔ Save digital & paper copies of receipts

📌 Tip: Well-organized expense tracking can reduce your tax bill and prevent IRS issues.

Yes! If you drive for work, you can deduct mileage. The IRS standard mileage rate for 2024 is 67 cents per mile.

📌 Tip: Use a mileage tracking app (Stride, MileIQ, Everlance) to record work-related trips.

Yes, self-employed individuals must pay estimated taxes four times a year if they expect to owe more than $1,000 in taxes.

📌 Quarterly Due Dates: 🔹 April 15 (Q1) 🔹 June 15 (Q2) 🔹 Sept 15 (Q3) 🔹 Jan 15 (Q4)

📌 Tip: Set aside 25-30% of your income to cover self-employment taxes.

The IRS may charge penalties and interest for underpaying.

📌 Tip: If you’re behind, file as soon as possible to reduce penalties or set up a payment plan.

Yes! Gig workers can write off many expenses, including: ✔ Gas, maintenance, & depreciation ✔ Phone bills (for business use) ✔ Tolls & parking fees ✔ Delivery bags, uniforms, and equipment

📌 Tip: The more deductions you claim, the less taxable income you have!

Yes! Even if you earned less than $600 and didn’t receive a 1099, the IRS still requires you to report your self-employment income.

📌 Tip: Even if you made only a small amount, filing can help you claim valuable deductions and reduce future taxes.

Yes! If a meal is for business purposes, you can deduct 50% of the cost (for example, meals with clients).

📌 Tip: Keep detailed receipts and note who you met with and why.

Yes! You can deduct up to $5,000 in start-up expenses, such as: ✔ Business formation fees ✔ Equipment & supplies ✔ Marketing & branding costs

📌 Tip: If your expenses exceed $5,000, you can spread the deductions over several years.

Yes! If you had expenses but didn’t make a profit, filing can help you carry losses forward to offset future taxes.

📌 Tip: Filing with a business loss may also qualify you for deductions and tax credits.

La renovación del ITIN generalmente toma entre 6 y 10 semanas después de enviar la solicitud. Sin embargo, durante la temporada de impuestos, el proceso puede demorar más tiempo debido al alto volumen de solicitudes.

📌 Consejo: ¡No esperes hasta el último momento! Podemos renovar tu ITIN y presentar tu declaración de impuestos al mismo tiempo para evitar retrasos con el IRS.

Para renovar tu ITIN, necesitarás enviar una copia de tu identificación válida junto con el Formulario W-7.

📄 Documentos aceptados incluyen:

Pasaporte (el documento más recomendado) Acta de nacimiento (si no tienes pasaporte) Licencia de conducir de EE. UU. Matrícula Consular Tarjeta de identificación nacional de tu país de origen 📌 Consejo: Podemos ayudarte a completar el Formulario W-7 y asegurarnos de que tu solicitud esté correctamente presentada.

Sí, pero puede causar retrasos en el procesamiento de tu reembolso. Aunque el IRS procesará tu declaración de impuestos, los créditos fiscales y los reembolsos pueden ser retenidos hasta que tu ITIN se renueve.

📌 Consejo: Si tu ITIN ha vencido, podemos renovarlo al mismo tiempo que presentas tus impuestos para evitar retrasos y asegurar que recibas tu reembolso lo antes posible.

Debes renovar tu ITIN si:

No lo has usado en una declaración de impuestos en los últimos 3 años Tu ITIN contiene los números 9XX-70-XX, 9XX-71-XX, 9XX-72-XX, 9XX-73-XX, 9XX-74-XX, 9XX-75-XX, 9XX-76-XX, 9XX-77-XX, 9XX-78-XX o 9XX-79-XX (estos ITINs ya han expirado según el IRS) 📌 Consejo: ¡Llámanos o visítanos hoy mismo para asegurarte de que tu ITIN esté actualizado y puedas presentar tus impuestos sin problemas!

Sí. Si tu cónyuge o dependientes necesitan un ITIN, podemos ayudar a completar la solicitud para que puedas reclamar créditos fiscales importantes, como el Crédito Tributario por Hijos o el Crédito por Otros Dependientes.

📌 Consejo: Dependientes menores de 18 años necesitan acta de nacimiento y pasaporte o una carta de la escuela o del médico que confirme su residencia en EE. UU.

Aunque los titulares de ITIN no pueden recibir ciertos créditos fiscales federales, aún pueden recibir un reembolso de impuestos si han pagado más impuestos de los que deben.

📌 Consejo: Algunos estados ofrecen créditos fiscales estatales para personas con ITIN. Pregunta a nuestros expertos si calificas.

Puedes renovarlo por correo al IRS o visitar un Agente de Trámite Certificado (CAA) como nosotros, para asegurarte de que todo se haga correctamente y sin errores.

📌 Consejo: Cuando renuevas con nosotros, te ayudamos a completar todos los formularios y enviar la documentación correcta para evitar rechazos o demoras.

Sí, el IRS requiere que envíes documentos originales o copias certificadas de tu identificación para procesar una solicitud o renovación de ITIN.

📄 Opciones aceptadas:

Pasaporte original o copia certificada por la agencia emisora Acta de nacimiento certificada (para dependientes) Licencia de conducir de EE. UU. Matrícula Consular Tarjeta de identificación nacional 📌 Consejo: Para evitar enviar documentos originales al IRS y correr el riesgo de pérdida o retraso, puedes presentar tu solicitud con un Agente de Trámite Certificado (CAA) como nosotros. Como CAA, podemos verificar tu identidad y enviar la solicitud sin necesidad de enviar tu pasaporte o documentos originales.

Si presentas tu solicitud a través de un Agente de Trámite Certificado (CAA) como nosotros, podemos: ✔ Verificar tus documentos en persona ✔ Enviar la solicitud por ti sin necesidad de enviar el pasaporte original ✔ Reducir el riesgo de retrasos o pérdida de documentos

📌 Consejo: Agenda una cita o visítanos sin cita previa para que podamos procesar tu solicitud sin enviar tus documentos originales al IRS.

El IRS te devolverá tus documentos originales por correo una vez que se haya procesado tu solicitud. Sin embargo, este proceso puede demorar varias semanas.

📌 Consejo: Si necesitas tu pasaporte o identificación para viajar pronto, consulta con nosotros antes de enviarlo para explorar otras opciones.

If you have a dependent child under 17 years old and meet income requirements, you may qualify for a $2,000 credit per child. If eligible, you could also receive the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) as part of your refund.

📌 Tip: Even if you didn’t work all year, you might still qualify for tax credits—walk in or call us to check!

No worries! You must report all your W-2s when filing your taxes. Our tax pros will help combine your income correctly and ensure you get the maximum refund.

📌 Tip: Forgot a W-2? You can still file using your last pay stub while waiting for the official form

Yes! If your spouse doesn’t have a Social Security Number (SSN), they can apply for an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) while filing. We can help you apply or renew an ITIN to keep your family tax filing compliant.

📌 Tip: An ITIN application can take 6-10 weeks, so don’t wait—let’s start your process today!

Families may qualify for:

Child & Dependent Care Credit 💰 (for daycare, babysitters, after-school programs) Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) 🚀 (for low-to-moderate income families) Education Tax Credits 🎓 (if paying college tuition or student loan interest) Medical & Childcare Expenses 🏥 (if exceeding a certain percentage of income) 📌 Tip: Even non-citizens with ITINs can claim some tax credits!

Yes! You may be able to claim nieces, nephews, parents, or other relatives if you financially support them. Our experts can check your eligibility.

📌 Tip: The more dependents you claim, the higher your potential refund!

The IRS tax deadline is April 15, 2025, but refund advances end sooner—file early to get your money faster!

📌 Tip: Many families qualify for up to $7,000 in refund advance loans (if eligible). Walk in today! ✅ Can a mixed-status family (one ITIN, one SSN) still file taxes? 💬 Yes! Even if one spouse or a dependent has an ITIN instead of a Social Security Number (SSN), you can still file a joint tax return and may qualify for certain tax benefits.

📌 Tip: While mixed-status families don’t qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), they can still claim the Child Tax Credit (CTC) & Other Dependent Credit if the child has an SSN.

No, but you can file jointly as "Married Filing Jointly" if your spouse has an ITIN. This may result in lower tax rates and higher deductions than filing separately.

📌 Tip: Filing jointly may increase your refund—walk in or call us for a free consultation!

If you have a child with an SSN, you may still qualify for:

Child Tax Credit (CTC) 💰 – Up to $2,000 per child Other Dependent Credit (ODC) 🏡 – Up to $500 per dependent without an SSN Education Tax Credits 🎓 – If paying for college tuition Medical & Childcare Expense Deductions 🏥 – If exceeding income limits 📌 Tip: Dependents with ITINs may not qualify for some federal tax credits, but certain state credits may still apply. Check with our experts!

Yes! While ITIN holders don’t qualify for certain federal tax credits, they can still receive a tax refund if they overpaid taxes or qualify for state tax benefits.

📌 Tip: If you’re self-employed with an ITIN, you may be able to write off business expenses to reduce your tax bill.

Yes! If your spouse's ITIN has expired, we can help renew it while filing your taxes so you don’t face IRS delays.

📌 Tip: ITIN renewals take 6-10 weeks, so don’t wait—come in today!

We offer ITIN application & renewal services! If your family member needs an ITIN, we’ll help you complete Form W-7 and submit it with your tax return.

📌 Tip: ITIN applications require original identification documents—call us to find out what you need before coming in!

Most tax filings take 30-60 minutes, depending on your tax situation. Walk in today, and we’ll get it done fast!

Bring your ID, Social Security Card (or ITIN), W-2s, 1099s, and any other income documents. If you have dependents, bring their SSN/ITIN and birth certificates.

Yes! If you haven’t received your W-2, we may be able to use your last pay stub to estimate your income. Come in or call us for guidance.

If you’re self-employed, a contratctor, freelancer, or a gig worker, you’ll need 1099 forms, invoices, expense records, and bank statements. Our tax pros will help you maximize your deductions!

If you have dependents under 17 years old, you may qualify for a $2,000 credit per child. Some families may also receive Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) for refunds.

Yes! You may qualify for a same-day refund advance loan of up to $7,000 (upon approval). No credit check required!

No problem! You can still file taxes using an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number). We can help you apply for or renew your ITIN.

Absolutely! We use encrypted and IRS-compliant systems to keep your personal and financial data 100% safe.

Yes! Hablamos Español—our bilingual team is ready to assist Spanish-speaking clients.

You can walk in, call us, or visit our website for more information. No appointment needed!

For tax filing, you typically need documents such as W-2 forms, 1099 forms, receipts for deductible expenses, and any other relevant financial records.

Yes, you can still get a refund advance loan even if you don't have an ITIN. At Dominic's Tax Service, we offer fast and stress-free tax refunds for Minneapolis families, with same or next-day approval, and no credit check required.

At Dominic's Tax Service, we process refund advances quickly. Typically, you can expect same or next-day approval for your tax refund advance, ensuring a fast and stress-free experience.

To apply for an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number), you can fill out Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. You will need to submit the completed form along with specific identification documents to the IRS. For detailed instructions and eligibility requirements, visit the IRS website or consult with a tax professional.

The Child Tax Credit is a tax benefit that provides financial assistance to families with qualifying dependent children. Eligible taxpayers can claim a credit for each qualifying child under the age of 17. The credit amount may vary based on income and other factors. To claim the Child Tax Credit, taxpayers must meet specific criteria outlined by the IRS.

Self-employed individuals can benefit from various tax deductions, including expenses related to their business operations such as home office expenses, vehicle expenses, supplies, and equipment costs. Additionally, self-employed individuals can deduct health insurance premiums, retirement contributions, and other business-related expenses to reduce their taxable income. It's essential to keep detailed records and consult with a tax professional to maximize deductions.

Contractors typically need to file Form 1099-MISC to report income received from clients. Additionally, contractors may need to file Schedule C (Form 1040) to report business income and expenses. It's important for contractors to keep accurate records of their earnings and expenses to ensure accurate tax filing.

Contractors typically need to file Form 1099-MISC to report income received from clients. Additionally, contractors may need to file Schedule C (Form 1040) to report business income and expenses. It's important for contractors to keep accurate records of their earnings and expenses to ensure accurate tax filing.

Contractors typically need to file Form 1099-MISC to report income received from clients. Additionally, contractors may need to file Schedule C (Form 1040) to report business income and expenses. It's important for contractors to keep accurate records of their earnings and expenses to ensure accurate tax filing.

Contractors typically need to file Form 1099-MISC to report income received from clients. Additionally, contractors may need to file Schedule C (Form 1040) to report business income and expenses. It's important for contractors to keep accurate records of their earnings and expenses to ensure accurate tax filing.