Self-Employed & 1099 Taxes in Rochester, NY

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 Rochester picture

Rochester taxpayers filed 220,420 returns at an average AGI of $65,314. Self-employment runs high here — 13.3% 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 Rochester?

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 Rochester?

The IRS lists 1,153 credentialed preparers in Rochester, NY — 370 CPAs, 87 enrolled agents, and 61 tax attorneys.

Local providers

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Gray Locey CPA PLLC

CPA

(585) 244-8080

Nixon Peabody LLP

EA

585-263-1000

New American Tax Services

5858661400

KPMG LLP

(585) 263-4026

The Cicero Law Firm LLP

ATTY

5853853100

Davie Kaplan, CPA, P.C.

CPA

585-454-4161

Affordable Accounting & Tax Service

585-359-1040

EPIC Retirement Plan Services

(585) 760-9753

YAZAN SERVICES INC

(585) 666-9116