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If you live and work in New York, you already know that the cost of living isn’t exactly "budget-friendly." From the price of a gallon of milk to the ever-climbing utility bills, New Yorkers have been feeling the squeeze for a while now. But as we dive into the 2026 tax season, there is a…
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You check the mailbox, flip through the usual junk, and then, record scratch, there it is. A letter from the Internal Revenue Service. Your heart rate spikes. Your palms get a little sweaty. You're already mentally calculating how much ramen you'll be eating for the next decade. Deep breath. An IRS letter doesn't automatically mean…
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So you've got a side hustle. Maybe you're driving for a rideshare app, freelancing on weekends, selling crafts online, or picking up consulting gigs after your 9-to-5. Nice work! But here's a question that trips up a lot of side hustlers: should you be getting paid as a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor? The…
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Congratulations , you're officially a landlord! Whether you just closed on your first rental property or you've had tenants for a few months now, there's one thing that catches most new landlords off guard: the taxes. Don't worry. Rental property taxes aren't as scary as they seem. In fact, once you understand the basics, you'll…
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So you've joined the gig economy. Maybe you're driving for rideshare apps, freelancing on the side, or running your own small business. Congrats! You're your own boss now. But here's the not-so-fun part: you're also your own payroll department, accountant, and tax preparer. And if you're like most 1099 workers we see at Brick Taxes,…
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Congratulations on your new addition! If you welcomed a baby in 2025 (or are expecting one soon), there's exciting news on the tax front. The federal government has introduced a brand-new savings program designed to give your child a financial head start: and it comes with a free $1,000 deposit courtesy of the U.S. Treasury.…
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Congratulations , you're officially a landlord! Whether you just closed on your first rental property or you've had tenants for a few months now, there's one thing that catches most new landlords off guard: the taxes. Don't worry. Rental property taxes aren't as scary as they seem. In fact, once you understand the basics, you'll…
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So you've got a side hustle. Maybe you're driving for a rideshare app, freelancing on weekends, selling crafts online, or picking up consulting gigs after your 9-to-5. Nice work! But here's a question that trips up a lot of side hustlers: should you be getting paid as a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor? The…
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You check the mailbox, flip through the usual junk, and then, record scratch, there it is. A letter from the Internal Revenue Service. Your heart rate spikes. Your palms get a little sweaty. You're already mentally calculating how much ramen you'll be eating for the next decade. Deep breath. An IRS letter doesn't automatically mean…
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Let's be real, being a real estate agent means you're basically running your own small business. You're the marketing department, the sales team, the driver, and sometimes even the therapist for stressed-out buyers. The good news? All that hustle comes with some serious tax perks if you know where to look. 2026 is shaping up…