First-Year Freelancer / 1099
“I'm totally new to 1099 work, how does this work for me?”
For someone new to 1099 work, the main issues often center on how the income is reported, what records are kept, and whether estimated tax payments or self-employment tax may come into play. The answer can vary based on whether the work is a side gig or your main source of income, how much you receive from each client, and what business expenses are tied to the work. It also helps to distinguish contractor income from wages, since the paperwork and withholding treatment are different. 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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