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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…