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Recent Examples of self-employed
So for the affluent self-employed, paying taxes becomes ever more optional.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The self-assessment tax deadline is fast approaching, but landlords and the self-employed will soon have new HMRC requirements to follow – known as Making Tax Digital.
—Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
Basham has also been self-employed as a venture capitalist since 2016.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
To receive a cart, applicants must be 18 years or older, live in LA County, be self-employed as a sidewalk vendor, earn less than $75,000 annually from vending, operate within either unincorporated LA County or the City of LA, and commit to full compliance with public health and safety regulations.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The self-assessment tax deadline is fast approaching, but landlords and the self-employed will soon have new HMRC requirements to follow – known as Making Tax Digital.
—Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
Basham has also been self-employed as a venture capitalist since 2016.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
To receive a cart, applicants must be 18 years or older, live in LA County, be self-employed as a sidewalk vendor, earn less than $75,000 annually from vending, operate within either unincorporated LA County or the City of LA, and commit to full compliance with public health and safety regulations.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-employed
working
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The location is tucked inside a nook along South Boulevard that includes the Tabris co-working and event space and Sushi Taku.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Planned amenities include a pool deck, fitness center, co-working space and other common areas, according to the developer.—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Self-employed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-employed. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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