Updated for 2025 • SelfEmployedDocs How to Prove Income If You’re Paid in Cash (Legal Ways Only) Getting paid in cash feels simple — until you need to prove your income. Landlords, car dealerships, and lenders always want documentation, and cash earners don’t have the usual paperwork. Here’s the truth: You can absolutely prove cash … Read more
Updated for 2025 • SelfEmployedDocs How to Prove Income If You’re Self-Employed With No Bank Account If you work for yourself and don’t use a bank account, proving your income can feel almost impossible. Landlords, car dealerships, loan companies — they all ask for the same thing: “Show us proof of income.” But what if … Read more
Updated for 2025 • SelfEmployedDocs How Many Months of Bank Statements Do You Need for Proof of Income? (2025 Guide) If you’re applying for an apartment, car loan, personal loan, or anything that involves a credit check, someone is going to ask for your bank statements. And the first question people ask is: “How many … Read more
Updated for 2025 • SelfEmployedDocs How to Calculate Self-Employed Income (Simple 2025 Method) Calculating your self-employed income shouldn’t feel like doing your taxes in the dark. Whether you drive for DoorDash, run a small side business, do freelance work, or get paid cash, the math is simpler than you think. This guide breaks it down … Read more
Updated for 2025 • SelfEmployedDocs How to Make a Self-Employed Pay Stub (2025 Step-By-Step Guide) If you’re self-employed, you don’t get a W-2 or employer-issued pay stubs. But lenders, landlords, and government programs still expect to see one. That’s why millions of gig workers, contractors, and freelancers create their own pay stubs — and yes, … Read more