Self-employed income is flexible. Tax rules around it are not. If you take 1099s, run a small service business, or mix W-2 and side work, your return needs expense tracking, estimated tax awareness, and a clean story for every deduction you claim.
We prepare self-employed returns for clients across Kempner, Killeen, and Central Texas. Fees start at $250 for simpler individual situations and scale with complexity. You always see the number before we prepare.
Expenses that need records, not memory
Mileage, supplies, software, contractors, home office, equipment, and marketing all need support. Memory is not a record. Photos of receipts, bank exports, and a simple monthly habit beat a heroic April search.
If books are messy, ask about catch-up bookkeeping. Tax prep is smoother when the P&L already makes sense.
Estimated taxes
Many self-employed clients underpay estimates and meet penalties they did not budget for. A short planning conversation mid-year often costs less than surprise interest.
Reviewed August 8, 2026. General educational information only, not individualized tax, legal, accounting, or financial advice. Rules and deadlines can change; verify the current tax year and your facts with a qualified professional.