Self-Employed & 1099 Taxes in Costa Mesa, CA
Schedule C, quarterly estimates, and deductions for freelancers and gig workers.
Who needs this
Freelancers, contractors, gig workers, and anyone with 1099 income.
What it costs
DIY software handles simple cases; a pro usually pays off once you have real expenses or employees.
The Costa Mesa picture
Costa Mesa taxpayers filed 54,140 returns at an average AGI of $106,444. Self-employment runs high here — 22.5% of returns include Schedule C income, which raises both complexity and the value of good help.
FAQ
How much does self-employed & 1099 taxes cost in Costa Mesa?
DIY software handles simple cases; a pro usually pays off once you have real expenses or employees.
Who needs self-employed & 1099 taxes?
Freelancers, contractors, gig workers, and anyone with 1099 income.
How many providers serve Costa Mesa?
The IRS lists 593 credentialed preparers in Costa Mesa, CA — 250 CPAs, 41 enrolled agents, and 26 tax attorneys.
Local providers
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JOHN ADJUTANT CPA
CPA
7142273597
TaxesToday.net
SRTP
714-229-1322
EA MULTIPLY SERVICES
949-7226290
Marcum, LLP
(949) 236-5671
Deloitte Tax LLP
HARBOR VIEW ADVISORS
CPA
CHANTAL ARELLANO
Trader Tax Advisors LLC
EA
(949) 892-9960
Maureen Ault
SRTP
949-735-8696