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Lesson 15 6 minute lesson Interactive
Estimated Taxes for Side Income
Plan ahead when money arrives without employer withholding and avoid treating every dollar as spendable.
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Lesson goal
Create a simple tax set-aside habit for freelance and side income.
Three ideas to keep
1
Track income and related records
2
Move a portion to a separate tax bucket
3
Review whether estimated payments may apply
Try it
Make the call
A client pays you $500 with no tax withheld. What is the strongest habit?
Knowledge check
Lock it in
Why can side income require extra planning?
Finish both activities