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Tax Preparation for Income You Earn on Your Own
Self-employment creates tax responsibilities that traditional employees may not encounter. Income may arrive from several clients, taxes may not be withheld, and business expenses need to be separated from personal spending.
We organize your self-employment income and qualifying expenses, prepare the applicable business schedule within your individual return, and calculate the related federal tax obligations.
We also review estimated tax considerations so the current return can become a better starting point for the year ahead.
Self-Employment Tax Preparation & Support
We help independent professionals report business activity accurately and understand how it affects their individual federal tax return.
1099 Income
Report income reflected on Forms 1099 and other taxable business income received during the year.
Schedule C Preparation
Prepare the federal business schedule for qualifying sole proprietorship and independent contractor activity.
Business Deductions
Review ordinary and necessary business expenses and separate qualifying costs from personal spending.
Self-Employment Tax
Calculate applicable Social Security and Medicare taxes associated with net self-employment earnings.
Estimated Tax Planning
Review whether quarterly estimated payments may be appropriate when taxes are not withheld from business income.
Business-Use Expenses
Review expenses with mixed personal and business use, including applicable vehicle, home office, phone, and similar costs.
Who We Serve
For Freelancers, Contractors & Independent Professionals
We work with freelancers, consultants, independent contractors, sole proprietors, gig workers, professionals with side businesses, and other individuals who earn income outside a traditional W-2 job.
Whether self-employment is your primary income or one part of a broader financial picture, we coordinate the business activity with the rest of your individual return.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to report income if I did not receive a 1099?
Taxable business income generally must be reported even when a client or payer did not issue a Form 1099.
What expenses can a self-employed person deduct?
Ordinary and necessary expenses related to operating the business may generally be deductible when properly supported.
What is self-employment tax?
Self-employment tax generally covers Social Security and Medicare taxes for individuals with qualifying net self-employment earnings.
Do self-employed individuals need quarterly payments?
Many do when withholding and credits are not sufficient to cover their expected federal tax liability.
Can you prepare both my business activity and personal return?
Yes. For a sole proprietor, qualifying business activity is generally incorporated into the owner's individual federal tax return.
Guidance for Smarter Financial Decisions
Practical insights to help you better understand taxes, investments, and important financial decisions before you make them.
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Comprehensive Tax & Financial Guidance for Individuals and Businesses
Whether you're an individual looking for help with personal tax preparation or a business owner managing accounting, tax planning, and complex financial decisions, our firm provides practical, personalized guidance tailored to your unique needs and goals.
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