There are very few home businesses in the world today that allow you to start up immediately, right now, without outlaying a cent.  Can you think of any?

The idea of working from home is appealing to a wide group of people, from retired folks, to students and stay at home moms, all the way through to executives who want to opt out of the rat-race.  The beauty of working from home is that you fit your work around your lifestyle, not vice-versa.

An employer of an independent contractor is required to file a 1099 form with the IRS if they pay the worker more than $600. This is so the IRS is aware that the freelancer is receiving wages and can make sure the taxes are paid.