Side hustles and small business
Keeping business money separate and records ready for tax time.
Records to keep for taxes as a freelancerWhich income and expense records freelancers should keep, how long the IRS says to keep them, and the 2026 rules for 1099s and estimated taxes.Separating business and personal moneyWhy the IRS and SBA suggest keeping business money apart from personal money, plus the basics of business accounts, EINs and paying yourself.