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- Crypto tax
Crypto cost basis, explained: how to calculate it without losing your mind
The IRS treats crypto as property. That means every trade, swap, and spend is a taxable event — and the tax depends on cost basis. Here's how to actually calculate it.
6 min read·Folio Tax Team - Self-employed
Quarterly estimated taxes for freelancers: the exact calculation + 2026 due dates
If you're a freelancer making more than $1,000 in self-employment income, the IRS expects quarterly estimated tax payments. Here's how to calculate what you owe and when.
6 min read·Folio Tax Team - Tax forms
1099-NEC vs. 1099-K vs. W-2: which form reports your income, and why it matters
Payment platforms, clients, and employers all issue different tax forms. Knowing which form you should receive — and what to do when you don't — is half the battle.
6 min read·Folio Tax Team