First-Year Freelancer / 1099

“I left my employee job and started 1099 work, what's different about my taxes?”

Moving from employee wages to 1099 work often changes how income is reported, how taxes are paid during the year, and how business expenses are tracked. In many cases, the mix of W-2 withholding, self-employment income, and any estimated payments becomes a central issue. Recordkeeping also tends to matter more, since tools, mileage, home office use, and other work-related costs may be treated differently depending on how the freelance work is set up. The timing of the transition, the amount earned, and whether any side income was already in place can all affect the overall picture. A CPA who reads your specifics can usually tell you, in plain English, where this lands.

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.