While being  self employed comes with numerous benefits, there are also many challenges. One of the major ones is ensuring that you are aware of, and fulfill, your tax obligations on a timely basis.  In the beginning these tax obligations can seem mystifying and somewhat overwhelming, but once you understand what needs to be done and you set up processes and reminders, it tends to become much more manageable.  This in turn reduces stress as tax deadlines approach and can result in significant potential tax savings as you keep track of all your tax deductions and avoid interest and penalties.