AboutLeslie Truex Expertise I am a work-at-home coach. My areas of expertise include telecommuting (work-at-home jobs) and home businessess.
Experience I have been working from home since 1997 and online since 1998. I created Work-At-Home Success one of the first work-at-home information and resource sites on the net in 1998. I am the author of The Work-At-Home Success Bible which offers details on telecommuting, home business and more. I currently telecommute part-time as a social worker and run several online ventures.
Question A friend wants to start a home ironing service and wants to know what taxes, besides federal income tax, will she be obligated for.
Answer Hi Pat,
That can depend on where you live and what sort of local/state taxes are required. Generally you pay income tax to the Federal and State governments. Because she's providing a service and not tangible products, she probably doesn't have to collect and pay sales tax.
A good place to check for information based on your location is the nearest SCORE office or your local business regulatory office (the one that gives business permits/licenses).
