Freelance work comes with many benefits, but it can make tax season feel tricky. As a freelancer, you don't have an employer withholding taxes from your paycheck each pay period, and you're responsible for tracking your income and figuring out your deductible expenses which can vary widely depending on your line of work and other factors. You also have to calculate your quarterly estimated federal and state tax payments, including self-employment tax.
Add in tax rules that can change from year to year, and it's easy to see why tax season can feel overwhelming for self-employed workers. H&R Block provides options for freelancers and gig workers who need to be prepared for tax season year-round, not just when the filing deadline approaches.
Tax filing tools designed for freelancers and gig workers
Finding the right tax filing solution is especially important for freelancers and gig workers whose income doesn't fit neatly into a single category. H&R Block Self-Employed is designed to accommodate multiple income sources within a single return, which can be useful for people who get paid by more than one employer, platform or client.
Whether you're driving for Uber or juggling multiple freelance clients, the software walks you through reporting your income from each source. It's intuitive, easy to use and up to date with the latest tax rules and regulations. For freelancers and gig workers who earn income through platforms like Uber, DoorDash or Instacart, H&R Block Self-Employed is built to handle self-employed filing in one place.
Simplifying income tracking with 1099 import tools
One of the most tedious aspects of taxes for freelancers is gathering and entering information from multiple 1099 forms. Not only is this process time-consuming, but manually entering that information increases the likelihood of mistakes.
That's why H&R Block Self-Employed allows users to import 1099s directly into their tax return, however they receive them. The platform offers smart import tools and PDF upload options for common freelance tax forms that give you options, including:
Upload PDFs directly: If you're provided with a form like a 1099-NEC as a PDF, H&R Block's platform extracts the information for you.
If you're provided with a form like a 1099-NEC as a PDF, H&R Block's platform extracts the information for you. Upload a photo via the H&R Block app: If you received printed copies of your forms, use the H&R Block app to snap a photo and quickly import your form.
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