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Re:Tariffs result in 10% laptop price hike in U.S. says Acer... by amazingamazing on Tuesday February 18, 2025 @12:03PM (#43092114)
I can tell you that you cannot do this if you derive your living from a W2 income. as a contractor it's obviously different, but your experience is not really indicative of anything.
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Re:Tariffs result in 10% laptop price hike in U.S. says Acer... by SiliconSplash on Tuesday February 18, 2025 @12:20PM (#43092379)
That is why many people become contractors/consultants/freelance when they are in the higher tax bands. Which was the point I was making, if people are being smart they will try to avoid the tax.
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