self-employment

noun

self-em·​ploy·​ment ˌself-im-ˈplȯi-mənt How to pronounce self-employment (audio)
: the state of being self-employed

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For instance, an S corporation might offer advantages like reducing self-employment taxes, while a C corporation may benefit from corporate tax rates under certain circumstances. Shane Styne, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Joseph Liu covers personal branding, career transitions, and self-employment/freelancing. Joseph Liu, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 This income could come from traditional employment, such as a part-time job, or from self-employment activities, such as babysitting or lawn mowing. Winnie Sun, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2024 This income could come from traditional employment, such as a part-time job, or from self-employment activities such as babysitting or lawn mowing. Winnie Sun, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-employment 

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-employment was in 1834

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“Self-employment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-employment. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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