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Side Jobs for Firefighters: The Best Gigs and the Tax Break Most Firefighters Miss

The best side jobs for firefighters and the 24/48 schedule that fits them. Plus the 1099 tax move that lets you keep almost all you earn.

Is Per Diem Taxable? The Honest Answer, From a Dad Who Runs a Receipt Company

My son became a wildland firefighter, got handed a government travel card and a $68-a-day per diem, and called me with a tax question. Here's the real answer.

Small Business Expense Spreadsheet (Free Excel & Google Sheets)

A free small business expense spreadsheet with a built-in profit and loss summary. Copy it, log your income and every vendor and payroll cost, and see each expense land on the right Schedule C line.
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