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3 Ways To GetPaid To Blog
There’s a lot that can be said about getting paid to blog. So here at The WAH Blog, we’ll be approaching paid blogging often.
Here are 3 ways to get paid to blog:
You can open a free blog and put Google Adsense on it.
You can also get paid to post on your blog from other sites like PayPerPost, Blogitive and Blogsvertise or as a professional ghostblogger.
You can use your blog for affiliate marketing advertisements through companies like PepperJam and Commission Junction.
You can start your own blog on your own domain or you can sign up with Google’s Blogger or WordPress. Whatever you choose to do, there are loads of free resources on learning to get paid to blog. It can be fun and it can be a profitable and flexible wah job.
Is WAH Money Free Money? Taxman Implications
Work at home income is considered taxable income so it should be claimed at tax time. If you earn an income from any source, it shoudn’t be considered tax-free. Take care of your taxes promptly to avoid being audited.
Do WAH Jobs Take Off Tax?
Some companies that pay telecommuters pay them and withdraw applicable employment taxes with you if you work directly for them but the vast majority of companies leave you to deal with your own taxes. Whether or not you get any type of W-9 or T-4, etc at tax time, you are not off the hook.
What does that mean?
It means you need to be organized if you’re making an online income from many sources. Freelance professionals should consider buying tax or accounting software that enables them to track their work invoices and their expenses.
Some work at home professionals submit quarterly reports to their government and some experienced internet professionals hire an accountant. Here are some tips:
Track Your Income and Your Expenses
-Assign a work order # to each client you work with. You might create a system based on a software package or even on a spreadsheet with numbers you’ve assigned.
-Keep all bank statements and note any income that came in through direct deposits, and cheques.
-Keep track of payments received through places like PayPal or Wire transfer companies such as MoneyBookers.
-Keep track of your expenses.
Expenses may be helpful to you at tax time as a self-employed individual so keep track of office supplies and other expenses related to your at home job.
Setting up PayPal for Your Work at Home Income
PayPal is a company owned by eBay that allows you to buy online without a credit card. This service can also be used to get paid for your online income. The way it works is quite simple and best of all, it’s secure.
Why Use PayPal?
PayPal is like a go-between service between the Internet and your bank account. If you receive money in PayPal, you can transfer it to your account without revealing personal financial details and if you want to buy something online, you can transfer the money to someone else. In the WAH world, getting paid is the whole point to it all and by having PayPal you can earn money without waiting for cheques to arrive in the mail.
Setting up Your Account
Setting up an account is simple. Sign up at: www.PayPal.com and enter your details. Be sure that you have your bank account information handy as you’ll need to input it. Information needed is avaialble on your personal checks and if you need specific information about bank transit numbers, etc. you can contact your bank or visit their website.
PayPal Transfers
Once your details are in, you’ll need to watch your account. PayPal will send you two small deposits (generally below $1.00 each) and to confirm your bank account, you’ll need to input those exact amounts into the PayPal system which happens within a few business days. Then you’re ready to start using your account. Someone can pay you by having your e-mail address associated with your PayPal account and once you’ve received a payment, you’ll get an e-mail notifying you the payment is either live or pending clearance of an e-check.
Lead Time for Payment Clearance Through PayPal
Generally, e-checks take 5-10 days to clear and for most people, PayPal transfers into your bank account take 2-3 business days.
