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Do I Pay Taxes on UpWork?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 10:35 am

As a freelancer, you are responsible for paying your own taxes. This includes any taxes you may owe on the money you’ve earned through UpWork.

The good news is, there are a number of deductions you can take as a freelancer to lower your overall tax bill. And if you’re organized and keep good records, preparing your taxes can be relatively simple.

When it comes to paying taxes on UpWork earnings, there are a few things you need to know. First, UpWork will send you a 1099-K form if you earn more than $20,000 and have more than 200 transactions in a calendar year. This form reports the total amount of money you’ve earned through UpWork to the IRS.

PRO TIP: There is a lot of confusion about whether or not to pay taxes on earnings from Upwork. The answer is: it depends. If you are an independent contractor in the US, you are responsible for paying your own taxes. This includes federal, state, and local taxes. You will need to set aside money from each paycheck to ensure that you have enough to pay your taxes when they are due.

If you are an employee of a company that uses Upwork to find clients, your company is responsible for paying your taxes. Your company will withhold the appropriate amount of money from your paycheck and send it to the government on your behalf.

Whether you are an independent contractor or an employee, it is important to keep track of the money you earn through Upwork. This will help you ensure that you are paying the correct amount of taxes.

Second, you’ll need to pay self-employment tax on your earnings if you make more than $400 in a year. This tax is consists of Social Security and Medicare taxes, and it’s calculated at a rate of 15.3%.

And finally, you’ll need to file an annual income tax return and pay federal income taxes on your earnings. The tax rate you’ll pay will depend on your income level and filing status.

So, do you have to pay taxes on UpWork earnings? Yes, you do. But by taking advantage of deductions and keeping good records, you can minimize the amount of taxes you owe.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.