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Chris W. Rea
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This is my first time paying/filing for taxes. 

Starting April 2013, I started getting paid as a part time independent contractor. When I get paid, nothing is withheld. 

I have no idea when to pay taxes and how much to pay. What forms do I have to fill out? 

I know that this January is "tax season" but that seems to be for returns, not actual payment of taxes. 

I read the various forms on the IRS website, but it's so damn complicated. I'm not sure if I need a 1099-MISC, a 1040A or 1040EZ or 1040ES or a W-2. Hell

Heck, I don't even know what type of taxes I need to pay. Income? Self-employment? Social Security?

This is my first time paying/filing for taxes. Starting April 2013, I started getting paid as a part time independent contractor. When I get paid, nothing is withheld. I have no idea when to pay taxes and how much to pay. What forms do I have to fill out? I know that this January is "tax season" but that seems to be for returns, not actual payment of taxes. I read the various forms on the IRS website, but it's so damn complicated. I'm not sure if I need a 1099-MISC, a 1040A or 1040EZ or 1040ES or a W-2. Hell, I don't even know what type of taxes I need to pay. Income? Self-employment? Social Security?

This is my first time paying/filing for taxes. 

Starting April 2013, I started getting paid as a part time independent contractor. When I get paid, nothing is withheld. 

I have no idea when to pay taxes and how much to pay. What forms do I have to fill out? 

I know that this January is "tax season" but that seems to be for returns, not actual payment of taxes. 

I read the various forms on the IRS website, but it's so damn complicated. I'm not sure if I need a 1099-MISC, a 1040A or 1040EZ or 1040ES or a W-2.

Heck, I don't even know what type of taxes I need to pay. Income? Self-employment? Social Security?

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When do I pay taxes if I'm self employed?

This is my first time paying/filing for taxes. Starting April 2013, I started getting paid as a part time independent contractor. When I get paid, nothing is withheld. I have no idea when to pay taxes and how much to pay. What forms do I have to fill out? I know that this January is "tax season" but that seems to be for returns, not actual payment of taxes. I read the various forms on the IRS website, but it's so damn complicated. I'm not sure if I need a 1099-MISC, a 1040A or 1040EZ or 1040ES or a W-2. Hell, I don't even know what type of taxes I need to pay. Income? Self-employment? Social Security?