First-Year Freelancer / 1099
“I got a 1099 for the first time and I'm confused?”
Getting a first 1099 often raises questions because it usually signals that income was paid outside regular payroll, and the tax treatment can depend on the type of form, the payer, and whether any related expenses or records are involved. In many cases, people are also sorting out whether the income belongs on a business schedule, how self-employment taxes may apply, and what documents were received alongside the form. The details can vary based on whether this was freelance work, contract labor, or another kind of payment. 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 just got a 1099-K from Venmo for selling my old personal clothes at a loss, do I actually have to pay taxes on this money?”
“I worked as an independent contractor for three months and never saved for taxes, what are my immediate payment plan options with the IRS?”
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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