Years Late and Thousands Short
Being self-employed and tax illiterate has its consequences
The COVID-19 shutdown was a gift and a curse.
Plenty of people sat home thriving, receiving hundreds or even thousands more than they would usually make.
Me? Well, I worked my butt off and was forced to change my apartment to homeschool high/university.
Years later, I learned about all the free money people were getting, and not one person thought to call me and tell me about all the funds available to self-employed people.
Why wasn’t I invited?
Imagine my shock and dismay when I learned that plenty of self-employed people legally cashed out in a significant way during the shutdown.
I was so worried about getting scammed or committing fraud that I didn’t realize that I actually qualified for some of the relief.
I mean, if you grew up like me, you probably are skeptical of anything that seems like it may actually help you without ruining your life.
Yep, I let pessimism block my blessings.
So, instead of enjoying Easy Street, I was over here sweating and stressing, trying to keep up with assignments, kids, coughs, and quarantines. Oh my!
