Self-Employed & 1099 Taxes in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles picture
Los Angeles taxpayers filed 1,059,750 returns at an average AGI of $101,410. Self-employment runs high here — 26.6% 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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles?
The IRS lists 7,262 credentialed preparers in Los Angeles, CA — 2,072 CPAs, 493 enrolled agents, and 387 tax attorneys.
Local providers
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Downtown tax
(323)283-3577
Benjamin Tax Service
SRTP
323-982-7922
POUCHIE TAX CONSULTANTS
SRTP
323-424-2047
KIROLLOS ABDELMESSIH
EA
Ernst & Young
EA
2139774376
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
(213) 356-6000
A. Stengel, Abselet & Company
CPA
(310) 479-7777
Weinstock Manion
3105538844
ACEVEDO NOTARY PUBLIC
SRTP
(323) 996-1716