First-Year Freelancer / 1099
“What changes tax-wise when I go from employee to self-employed?”
Moving from employee to self-employed often changes how income is reported, how taxes are paid during the year, and which business expenses may be tracked separately. The answer often depends on whether the work is truly independent, how much income is received through 1099 forms, and what records are kept for expenses, mileage, home office use, and equipment. Health insurance, retirement saving, and estimated tax payments can also look different once withholding from a paycheck is no longer part of the picture. The details usually vary based on the type of work and how the business is set up. A short conversation with a CPA can sort out what applies to your specific numbers.
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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