5 Tips to Get Started as an Independent Contractor/Freelancer

Learn how to get started as an independent contractor or freelancer. This guide outlines the entire process from industry research to contracts and taxes.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Handout

ITIN 101: Everything You Want to Know About ITINs, But Don’t Know What to Ask (Webinar)

Learn the essentials regarding ITINs, including application and renewal timelines and federal tax rules.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

Basic Facts about Entrepreneurship

Learn about entrepreneurship opportunities available for immigrants, regardless of status.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

Conceptos Basicos Sobre el Emprendimiento (Spanish)

Una breve descripción de las oportunidades de emprendimiento que existen para todos los inmigrantes, independientemente de su estatus migratorio.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

Comparison of Benefits and Rights Based on Immigrant Status in California

Learn about public benefits and rights related to education, financial aid, and transportation based on immigration status.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education, Law & Policy

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

ITINs, EINs, and Taxes (Webinar)

Filing taxes as independent contractor, finding tax preparers, and tips on tax deductibles.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

ITINs, EINs, and Taxes (Handout)

Additional links and resources

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Handout

ITINs, EINs, and Taxes

Basic information related to Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) and Employer Identification Number (EIN) as well as related documents when filing taxes as an independent contractor (with and without employees).

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

ITIN Guide

Information About the IRS's Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN).

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide