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the 1099 hub

the 1099 hub.
everything we wish
you'd been told.

You got a 1099 from Patreon. Another from YouTube. Turns out—you've been running a business. Here's everything: how to file, what deductions count, what structure makes sense, and platform-by-platform guides.

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taxes 101

what's a 1099 worker, really?

The form, the threshold changes, how to read it, and when to ignore an unexpected 1099.

6 min readupdated 2026-04-24
taxes 101

how to file 1099 taxes: the full walkthrough

Gather, reconcile, Schedule C, self-employment tax, Form 1040. Step by step.

12 min readupdated 2026-04-24
taxes 101

quarterly estimated taxes, explained

Safe harbor rules, payment deadlines, calculation methods, and penalty math.

9 min readupdated 2026-04-24
taxes 101

schedule c, line by line

The income and expense sections broken down with real examples and depreciation strategy.

14 min readupdated 2026-04-24
taxes 101

self-employment tax: the 15.3% deep dive

Social security, medicare, the deduction mechanics, and the S-corp workaround.

10 min readupdated 2026-04-24
deductions

the deductions master list: 100+ creators miss

Home office, vehicle, equipment, software, travel, meals, and everything else.

16 min readupdated 2026-04-24
state guides

every state, all the 1099 rules

Income tax rates, SE thresholds, 1099 reporting rules, and marketplace facilitator laws—all 50 + DC.

8 min readupdated 2026-04-24
entity

llc vs sole prop vs s-corp: a decision framework

Liability, cost, complexity, and when each structure pays off (with the math).

11 min readupdated 2026-04-24
for creators

the creator's guide, by platform

YouTube, Patreon, Substack, OnlyFans, Twitch, Etsy, Depop. Platform-specific tax moves.

13 min readupdated 2026-04-24
deductions

how to audit-proof your 1099 books

Documentation standards, receipt retention timelines, the Cohan rule, and when to call an expert.

7 min readupdated 2026-04-24

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