In this episode, Personal Finance expert Kathy Sweedler and Jenna Smith, MPH, RD, Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Illinois Extension, discuss Illinois cottage food law, how this type of self-employment can benefit the cottage food producer, how cottage food benefits the consumer and local economy, and common challenges cottage food producers encounter. They provide tips on what to look out for as a consumer when buying cottage food and resources to learn more about Illinois cottage food guidelines and filing taxes when self-employed.

Resources we discussed during the Podcast:• Illinois Extension’s Cottage Food Website, https://extension.illinois.edu/cottage-food • IRS Self-Employed Individuals Tax Center, https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employed-individuals-tax-center

Check out our new website at www.extension.illinois.edu/finances for more resources!