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... One of the many advantages of being a freelancer, independent contractor, or other self-employed person ... To be considered self-employed, you must be in business:
by yourself (for example as a freelancer, independent ... contractor, or sole proprietor)
with others in a partnership, or
as a limited liability company or limited ... self-employed, along with other ways to reduce your tax burden, see Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent ... Contractors, Freelancers & Gig Workers of All Types, by Stephen Fishman (Nolo). ...