Radar
Radar: freelance news, deadlines and briefings
Radar is where Freelance Codex publishes short, dated briefings on what is changing for freelancers in the U.S., UK, Canada and Australia, from tax deadlines and platform rules to scams and rates, each with who it affects and what to do next.
Check each post's date and whether it applies to you, then follow its linked guide for the full method. How to read Radar briefings
Platforms & marketplaces
How marketplaces, payment apps, and their reporting rules affect what you receive and what you report.
1099-NEC and 1099-K forms for 2026: thresholds, what to expect, and fixing errors
Higher 1099 thresholds for 2026 mean fewer forms, not less taxable income. Here is which form to expect from clients, marketplaces and payment apps, and how to check each one before you file.
Read: 1099-NEC and 1099-K thresholds for 2026