First-Year Freelancer / 1099
“I switched from a W-2 paycheck to independent contractor work, what changes for taxes?”
Moving from W-2 wages to independent contractor work often changes how income is reported, how tax is paid during the year, and what records matter most. The answer usually depends on how much of the work is truly self-employed, whether any taxes are withheld from other income, and what business expenses are tied to the contractor activity. It also often affects whether estimated tax payments come into play, how self-employment tax is treated, and which forms are used at filing time. Good recordkeeping for income, mileage, equipment, and home office use can make a meaningful difference. A focused session can map this against your actual situation in plain English.
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.
“This is my first year as a freelancer, what do I need to know about taxes?”
“This is my first year as a consultant, what do I need to know about taxes?”
“This is my first year as a 1099 contractor, what do I need to know about taxes?”
“This is my first year as an online seller, what do I need to know about taxes?”
“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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