Tax Deductions for Freelance Writers, the Self-Employed and Other Sole Proprietors

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As a freelance writer or other self-employed person, you are a sole proprietor, and you are allowed various tax deductions. Since these tax deductions will help offset the money you will have to pay in self-employment taxes, it will probably be worth your while to keep track of your expenses and take advantage of these tax deduction allowances.
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