Self-Employed & 1099 Taxes in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara picture

Santa Clara taxpayers filed 60,810 returns at an average AGI of $188,351. Self-employment runs high here — 13.6% 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 Santa Clara?

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 Santa Clara?

The IRS lists 452 credentialed preparers in Santa Clara, CA — 125 CPAs, 59 enrolled agents, and 14 tax attorneys.

Local providers

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FRANZY V ACEVEDO VASQUEZ

(408) 643-3282

MAHMOUD ADAM

CPA

SUMATHI AKILAN

EA

4085170562

DFS INC A Tax & Financial Services Group

SRTP

408-246-1040

Computax Services Santa Clara

SRTP

4083201166

PTP TAX CENTER

4082435555

Armesto Jr & Co

SRTP

408-247-9381

NARESH ARORA CPA INC

CPA

4089882900

KPMG