Updated for 2025 • SelfEmployedDocs Can You Use Cash Income for Proof? (What They Actually Accept) If you get paid in cash — tips, jobs, side work, gigs, house cleaning, childcare, handyman work — you already know the struggle: “Can I use cash income as proof?” “Is cash income even ‘real’ on paperwork?” “What do … Read more
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 Do Cash App / Venmo / Zelle Deposits Count as Income? If you get paid through Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle, you’re not alone — millions of self-employed workers use these apps every single day. But when it comes time to prove your income to a landlord, car dealership, or … Read more
Updated for 2025 • SelfEmployedDocs Self-Employed Bank Deposits: How Much Do You Need to Show? If you’re self-employed, gig working, or getting paid in mixed ways (cash, apps, invoices), you’ve probably wondered: “How much do I need to deposit into my bank for it to count as proof of income?” Here’s the good news: it’s … Read more
Updated for 2025 • SelfEmployedDocs Do You Need a Business License to Prove Self-Employment Income? If you’re applying for an apartment, loan, car financing, or anything that requires proof of income, you might wonder: “Do I need a business license to prove I’m self-employed?” The honest answer is simple — and it surprises most people. … Read more
Updated for 2025 • SelfEmployedDocs Self-Employed Profit and Loss Statement (Simple Template + How to Use It) If you’re self-employed, sooner or later someone will ask you for a profit and loss statement — usually a landlord, lender, accountant, or tax preparer. And here’s the good news: a P&L doesn’t need to be complicated. In … Read more