You Run the Business. You Do Not Have to DIY the Return.
Freelance and self-employed income comes with more moving parts than a basic W-2 return. When you are tracking 1099 income, business expenses, and estimated tax payments, tax season can start to feel like another job on your to-do list.
McClurg Tax Solutions begins with an organized virtual consultation to understand how you earn income, what expenses you have tracked, and what information is needed to prepare your return. Ben brings the process together with clear explanations, personal guidance, and convenient online tools, so you can spend less time sorting through tax questions and more time running your business.
Tax Preparation for Sole Proprietors, Single-Member LLCs, and More
When you work independently, you sometimes forget about the extra pressure that looms at tax time. Whether you’re a freelance writer, working as a stagehand, or running a side hustle, your taxes may need the touch of a tax professional. McClurg Tax Solutions offers professional tax prep services to self-employed individuals.
McClurg Tax Solutions is able to provide professional tax preparation for self-employed individuals across Iowa, including but not limited to:
Consultants, coaches, and marketing professionals
Freelance writers, designers, and content creators
Photographers and videographers
Stagehands, entertainers, and event professionals
Real estate agents and independent sales professionals
Construction contractors and skilled tradespeople
Hairstylists, barbers, nail technicians, and beauty professionals
Massage therapists, fitness instructors, and wellness providers
Rideshare, delivery, and other gig-economy workers
Cleaning, lawn care, and home-service providers
Online sellers, makers, and creative businesses
Other sole proprietors, single-member LLC owners, and 1099 earners
Your business does not have to be large or full-time for the tax details to become complicated. Ben helps bring your income, expenses, estimated payments, and tax documents together, so your return reflects the full story of the work you do.
Why 1099 and Business Taxes Feel Different
When you earn self-employed income, tax preparation involves more than transferring numbers from one form to another. You may need to bring together income from multiple sources, organize business expenses, separate personal and business activity, review estimated tax payments, and account for equipment or other asset purchases. Depending on how you work, home office information, vehicle records, and state filing obligations may also need attention.
That can feel like a lot of moving pieces, especially when your records live across several forms, apps, accounts, and receipts. Ben helps organize the information, identify what is still needed, and explain how the pieces fit into your return. Because more moving pieces mean more reasons to ask questions, not more reasons to figure it all out alone.
From Business Records to a Filing-Ready Picture
When you work with McClurg Tax Solutions, your virtual meet-up may include questions like:
What gaps do you see in your business?
How many miles did you drive last year?
How big is your home office?
Do you have copies of your expense summaries?
Where do you save your income records?
Have you made any estimated tax payments this year?
And this is just the start.
How to Prepare For Business Tax Time Year-Round
A few simple habits can make working with McClurg Tax Solutions faster, smoother, and much less stressful when filing season arrives.
1. Keep Income and Expenses Organized
Choose a recordkeeping system you can maintain consistently, whether that is accounting software, a spreadsheet, or clearly labeled digital folders. Save invoices, receipts, payment records, Forms 1099, and information about major business purchases as you receive them. A system you actually use is better than a perfect one you abandon by February.
2. Separate Business and Personal Activity
Using dedicated business accounts and cards can make it easier to identify income and expenses without sorting through a year of personal transactions. If something serves both business and personal purposes, such as a vehicle, phone, or home workspace, maintain clear supporting records.
3. Keep Ben Informed About Important Changes
Do not wait until tax season to mention a major income increase, new service, asset purchase, move, or change to your business structure. Ask Ben whether the change affects the information you should track or whether a conversation about estimated payments may be appropriate. A quick question during the year can prevent a much bigger guessing game later.
Talk Through Questions with McClurg Tax Solutions
Your virtual meeting with McClurg Tax Solutions offers you a chance to explain your business, discuss business records and deadlines, and identify if professional tax preparation services are right for you.