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Make sure you don’t miss self-employment deductions
Sync your financial accounts and we’ll find and categorize your work-related deductions1.

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TurboTax Live Assisted
Self-Employed features
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Automatically import and categorize deductions
No need to find your receipts—we’ll help you identify and uncover business deductions. (Limited availability1)
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Find industry-specific deductions
Get expert help maximizing unique deductions across diverse industries: real estate, courier & delivery driving, specialty-trade construction, online selling & retail, professional consulting, beauty professions and many more.
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Ideal for
1099-NEC incomeWe’re designed for independent contractors, freelancers, and business owners. Note: Self-employed income is now reported on the 1099-NEC form, not 1099-MISC.
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Snap & auto-fill your 1099-NEC or 1099-K
Easily and conveniently upload your 1099-NEC or 1099-K with just a snap from your smartphone.
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Get a personalized audit assessment
We’ll help you file your self-employment taxes by calling out potential red flags and uncovering deductions you may have missed.
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Mileage and
vehicle deductionsLet us determine if actual expenses or the standard mileage rate will get you the biggest
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Easy import from QuickBooks
Self-EmployedWe'll automatically import your QuickBooks Self-Employed income and expense accounts and classify them for you.
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Extra guidance for freelancers and gig workers
Have an expert show you deductions so you can keep more of your hard-earned money.
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Simplify asset depreciation
Maximize your deductions with expert guidance, including assets like rental properties.
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Every self-employed
tax deductionWe’ll search 500 tax deductions to ensure you don’t miss a thing. Business travel, entertainment, office supplies, operating costs, and many more are all covered.
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Employee stock plan support
Bought or sold employee stock? Easily determine your correct basis for stocks purchased and more.
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Accurate investment tax reporting
Report sales of stocks, crypto, bonds, and mutual funds, plus calculate capital gains/losses with guidance from an expert.
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Community help
Get unlimited access to the helpful TurboTax community if you have questions about doing your taxes.
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Frequently asked questions
You don't need anything but your email address to get started with TurboTax. Just answer a few simple questions and you're on your way.
You don't even need to have your W–2s or 1099s—we can import that information directly from more than a million participating employers and
financial institutions.
Learn more about importing into TurboTax.
For more complex tax situations you may need additional documents, like mortgage statements or other detailed financial information. But since we save your return as you go, you can finish anytime.
With TurboTax Live Assisted, you can file confidently with experts by your side.
No matter how complex your tax situation, you can get advice from tax experts who can help you finish your taxes error-free, review your return at the end, and guarantee you’ll get every dollar you deserve.
Yes. We offer free one-on-one audit guidance year-round from our experienced and knowledgeable tax experts. We'll let you know what to expect and how to prepare in the unlikely event you receive an audit letter from the IRS.
If you've already received a letter from the IRS for a return you filed with TurboTax, please review our Audit Support Guarantee for instructions on how to receive FREE step–by–step audit guidance and the option to connect with an expert.
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We search hundreds of tax deductions
We’ll find every tax deduction and credit you qualify for to boost your tax refund.
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100% Accurate Expert
Approved GuaranteeIf you pay an IRS or state penalty (or interest) because of an error that a TurboTax expert made while providing topic-specific tax advice, a section review, or acting as a signed preparer for your return, we'll pay you the penalty and interest.
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100% accurate calculations
Our calculations are 100% accurate on your tax return, or we’ll pay any IRS penalties.