First-Year Freelancer / 1099
“I just got my first 1099 and I don't know what to do with it?”
Getting a first 1099 often means you have income that may need to be reported differently than wages, and the next steps usually depend on what kind of 1099 it is, whether the payer withheld any tax, and whether you also had related expenses or other sources of income. For a new freelancer, the main questions are often how the form fits into a return, whether records are complete, and whether estimated payments or self-employment tax may come into play. The exact treatment can vary based on the work you did and how the payment was structured. Working through the specifics with a CPA is the cleanest way to land on the right move.
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 got my first 1099 and I'm completely lost, can you walk me through it?”
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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