If I am delivering packages or whathaveyou for a client, is it better to get some sort of llc? Or at the very least a business license? I recently got a contract/gig that pays me directly with a 1099 form at the end of the year. I use my own personal vehicle. It is paid off, insured and reasonably fuel efficient. I just am uncertain if I am getting the shit end of the deal with this, it pays well enough and is enjoyable. What are the benefits or perks of having a llc or business license, if any?

you start being shady deducting everything as an LLC 

thats the point

You can still have most or all of those same deductions as a self-employed sole proprietor.

t. self-employed sole proprietor who made north of $80k last year and paid a total of 2.8k in income taxes after all was said and done

What all did you deduct? I am assuming gas mileage, food? That would be nice if i could deduct repairs too, i would get a new set of tires and a new jack asap. Thanks.

no food, though it's possible.

mostly a ton of tool and equipment purchases, and i took the full depreciation instead of the 7 yr trickle or whatever. and i honestly did buy like 20-25k worth of tools and shit last year.

but everything counts, right? mileage for the commute, yes. parking pass. office supplies - printer paper, pens &amp; pencils, etc. i have a home office that i'm leasing to myself at such n such a rate.

go sign up for tax hawk and use them. most people pay to have their taxes done. just use them. same price, basically.

thank you.
