Copywriters have been hired for on staff jobs at newspapers, radios, advertising agencies, and in business marketing departments for years and those types of jobs are still available. However, the most common place to find copywriting work today is right on your computer. 95% of all copywriting online is done in a freelance capacity which means you do not work for the companies or clients themselves, but rather for yourself doing jobs for many different companies and clients.
There are tax implications of freelancing. You are completely responsible for reporting your income, although clients you do a large amount of work for during the year will provide you with a 1099 form for income tax purposes. It is up to you to save enough money to pay your income tax when you file.
Save all of your receipts related to business expense from the purchase of a new computer to any software you buy, and even website fees if you keep your own business site to attract clients. You can deduct all business expenses on your income tax report, although suffice it to say you will no longer be filing the short form for that purpose.
For most people it is a wise idea to seek the help of a reputable income tax preparer in order to be sure you are getting the proper deductions, it can save you a lot of money in the long run.
