Self-Employed & 1099 Taxes in Pittsburgh, PA
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 Pittsburgh picture
Pittsburgh taxpayers filed 334,570 returns at an average AGI of $94,395. Self-employment runs high here — 14.7% 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 Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh?
The IRS lists 2,529 credentialed preparers in Pittsburgh, PA — 848 CPAs, 240 enrolled agents, and 214 tax attorneys.
Local providers
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Kerri L. Acierno, CPA
CPA
(412) 635-6157
Maher Duessel
412-471-5500
PricewaterhouseCoopers
(412) 355-6000
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
CPA
412-953-9802
RINALDO ACRI
412-459-0111
Schneider Downs & Company, Inc
CPA
(412) 697-5319
Smithfield Trust Company
ATTY
(412) 261-0779
Adams & Associates
412-653-7880
Barry James Adams
412-606-3269