Just about a couple of weeks to go till September 15, which means estimated taxes are due!Eliza does her taxes, from www.willwriteforchocolate.com

Eliza does her taxes, from www.willwriteforchocolate.com

Taxes are never fun for anyone, but as freelancers we get the short end of the stick on this deal: We send payments four times a year and pay our taxes in their entirety, so it’s a bigger chunk off our paycheck. Payments are due Jan. 15, April 15, June 15 and Sept. 15. The first time I ever sent in my quarterly payments I was quite the wreck, but it’s really not as intimidating as it seems if you follow these important steps. Read the rest of this entry »