Self-Employed & 1099 Taxes in Boston, MA

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 Boston picture

Boston taxpayers filed 113,910 returns at an average AGI of $232,695. Self-employment runs high here — 14.6% 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 Boston?

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 Boston?

The IRS lists 3,910 credentialed preparers in Boston, MA — 1,172 CPAs, 310 enrolled agents, and 552 tax attorneys.

Local providers

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Goodwin Procter LLP

ATTY

617 570 1787

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KPMG LLP

Vialto Partners

(980) 401-2221

PwC US Tax LLP

CPA

6175305000

BDO USA

9782399654

PwC US Tax LLP

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

ATTY

617 239 0387

CBIZ

(617) 761-0600