First-Year Freelancer / 1099
“I got my first 1099 and I'm completely lost, can you walk me through it?”
Getting a first 1099 can feel confusing because it often changes how income is reported and tracked compared with a W-2 job. The main questions usually involve which type of 1099 was issued, whether the income is from self-employment or another kind of payment, and what records are available for expenses tied to that work. The answer also often depends on how the work was performed, whether taxes were withheld, and how the payments fit into the rest of the year’s income. For many first-time freelancers, the focus is on organizing records and understanding what information the form is meant to report. Walking the details through with a CPA is the fastest way to know what truly applies here.
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.
“How do I handle my first 1099 as a freelancer?”
“Can you explain what I need to do with my first 1099?”
“I'm lost after getting my first 1099, can someone explain it?”
“I'm new to freelancing and got a 1099, what does that mean for me?”
“I just left my W-2 job to go independent, how do my taxes change?”
“I am a full-time delivery driver and received a 1099, can I deduct my gas, maintenance, and mileage to lower my unexpectedly high tax bill?”
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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