Tax Genius · United States
Self-Employed & Freelancers
Federal tax support for independent contractors, freelancers, gig workers and sole proprietors.
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Frequently asked questions
Do freelancers need Schedule C?
IRS guidance routes sole-proprietor/gig income through Form 1040 with Schedule C and Schedule SE as applicable. The supporting review uses 1099 forms/platform statements, invoices/receipts, and business bank/expense records and follows Describe the tax situation and objective, Share the relevant facts and documents, and Tax Genius reviews the applicable rules and scope.
What is self-employment tax?
Estimated tax may apply; due dates and thresholds should be pulled from current IRS guidance each year. The practical impact is then tested against Schedule SE/self-employment tax and estimated-tax planning.
Do I need quarterly estimated payments?
Estimated tax may apply; due dates and thresholds should be pulled from current IRS guidance each year. Review estimated-tax planning and Schedule C preparation with estimated-tax payments, business bank/expense records, and invoices/receipts.
How are 1099-K/1099-NEC amounts handled?
The Self-Employed & Freelancers workflow is handled in sequence: Receive a structured filing, compliance or response plan, Proceed with the agreed support and next steps, and Describe the tax situation and objective.
Which expenses need records?
Self-Employed & Freelancers normally starts with mileage/home-office records where relevant, business bank/expense records, and estimated-tax payments. The exact record set then follows the taxpayer or business facts and the filing period.
What if I forgot gig income on a filed return?
IRS guidance routes sole-proprietor/gig income through Form 1040 with Schedule C and Schedule SE as applicable. The supporting review uses prior return, estimated-tax payments, and mileage/home-office records where relevant and follows Describe the tax situation and objective, Share the relevant facts and documents, and Tax Genius reviews the applicable rules and scope.