self-employed individual.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2022 If you are employed by an organization: You will fill up the Form W-4. It has details like your total earning, deductions\/exemptions, the number of dependents, and your marital status. These will get processed by the payroll software to arrive at your income tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 If you are self-employed: The income tax you pay depends on the legal structure of the business. It could be a partnership, a limited liability company (LLC), a solo enterprise, etc. To calculate your tax, estimate your yearly income by basing it on your quarterly earnings. Similarly, you can calculate your annual expenses while factoring in any variations depending on the quarter. Now, you can arrive at your taxable income. Remember to use any tax credits for which you might be eligible. You will pay income tax on this taxable income based on the tax rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is considered a good idea to calculate the tax in each quarter to minimize the risk of making a huge payment at the end of the fiscal year. Understanding the differences between payroll- and income taxes is imperative for individuals and business owners alike to keep on top of their finances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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