FAQ’s

Generally, you are self-employed if any of the following apply to you.

• You regularly carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor or an independent contractor.
• You are a partner in a partnership that carries on a trade or business.
• You are otherwise in business for yourself, including a part-time business, seasonal or even one time gig worker.

Below is an example Schedule SE form, it what would be included with your 2020 or 2021 tax returns if you qualify. If you received any 1099’s or filed a Schedule C, please check to see if a Schedule SE was generated on your behalf!

To qualify for the use of our online portal, your Net Earnings must be greater than $0. Your Net Earnings is the amount entered in line 6 of Schedule SE (Form 1040)

Examples of missed work include, but are not limited to:

• Quarantine/lockdown orders from federal, state, or local governments
• Caring for a child whose daycare or school was closed due to COVID-19
• Having symptoms of COVID-19 or seeking a medical diagnosis including routine testing
• Experiencing side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine
• Caring for someone with COVID-19 symptoms

A W2 form is a tax document used in the United States to report an employee’s wages paid by their employer. It includes information such as the employee’s total earnings, federal and state income tax withheld, Social Security and Medicare taxes withheld, and other contributions made by the employee. Employers are required to provide their employees with a W2 form each year by January 31st, which employees then use to file their income tax returns.