First-Year Freelancer / 1099
“How do I deal with taxes now that I got my first 1099?”
Getting a first 1099 often means your income is now being reported in a different way, so the tax picture can change based on how much you earned, whether any tax was withheld, and whether the work was done as an independent contractor or through a business. It also helps to look at what records you have for business expenses, because mileage, supplies, home office use, and other costs can affect the return in many cases. The timing of estimated payments, if any, and how the 1099 fits with any W-2 income are also common factors that shape the filing approach. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.
In your 30-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“I just got my first 1099 and I don't know what to do with it?”
“How do I handle my first 1099 as a freelancer?”
“I'm new to freelancing and got a 1099, what does that mean for me?”
“What am I supposed to do after getting my first 1099?”
“I got my first 1099 and I'm completely lost, can you walk me through it?”
“I just left my W-2 job to go independent, how do my taxes change?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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