Farewell Letter from Executive Director Rafael Espinal
I remember it clearly: my first freelance gig, back in 2005. On the way there, I’d see Freelancers Union posters in the subway, and it felt like a lowkey way of seeing my future home — that’s...
The 14 Key Freelance Business Deductions for Your 2025 Return
Every year, freelancers unintentionally hand the IRS more money than they need to simply because they overlook deductions they’re fully entitled to claim. This breakdown of the 14 key business...
Can I Claim My Boyfriend or Girlfriend as a Dependent on My Tax Return?
This post is brought to you by our partners at TaxAct and was first posted on their blog.If you and your significant other are living together without being married, you probably share many expenses....
Art Is Essential — So Why Is Paying Artists Still Optional?
Artists are freelancers — among the most underpaid and structurally unsupported. What happens in the arts is a mirror of what happens across the entire freelance economy.Why Art MattersWithout art,...
A Slate of New Hires at the Freelancers Union
Change is in the air at the Freelancers Union. As Executive Director Rafael Espinal moves on to become the Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, we’re thrilled to...
The Department of Education Delay in Wage Garnishment May Benefit Freelancers
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) recently announced a delay in resuming wage garnishment for borrowers with defaulted federal student loans. This offers temporary breathing room if you are a...
Top Deductions You Need to Know to Complete Your Freelance Tax Return
Tax season is officially here, and as a freelancer, beware that this year brings meaningful changes that will affect how you file your 2025 tax return. With new IRS updates, inflation adjustments,...
Why Most Freelancers Fail at Money Management Within Six Months, According to Data
It’s easy to assume that landing clients and building your portfolio are the hardest parts of freelancing. However, the numbers paint a different reality. More than half of new freelancers never...