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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] IRS: Filing threshold",
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      "title": "IRS: Estimated tax requirement",
      "summary": "As a self-employed individual, estimated tax is the method used to pay Social Security, Medicare, and income taxes; this is because you do not have an employer withholding these taxes for you.",
      "body": "As a self-employed individual, estimated tax is the method used to pay Social Security, Medicare, and income taxes; this is because you do not have an employer withholding these taxes for you.\n\nWhat Internal Revenue Service actually says:\n\n“As a self-employed individual, estimated tax is the method used to pay Social Security, Medicare, and income taxes; this is because you do not have an employer withholding these taxes for you.”",
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      "summary": "To file your annual income tax return, you will need to use Schedule C (Form 1040), Profit or Loss from Business (Sole Proprietorship), to report any income or loss from a business you operated or profession you practiced as a sole proprietor, or gig work performed.",
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      "title": "Commission on Dietetic Registration: Role of RD",
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      "summary": "Self-employed individuals generally must pay self-employment (SE) tax as well as income tax.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching: Certification purpose",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Becoming a board-certified coach is an incredible opportunity to further legitimize the work I do, network with other professionals, and maintain access to training to hone my skill.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching: Approved training standards",
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