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Tax planning for 1099 contractors involves tracking income, estimated tax payments, business expenses, self-employment tax, and bookkeeping throughout the year. In other words, it is not just about receiving one tax form Freelancers, single-member LLC owners, independent contractors, and healthcare contractors may get different forms. This depends on how clients, agencies, facilities, and payment platforms pay them. Nonetheless, they… Continue reading Tax Planning for 1099 Contractors: Forms, Deadlines, and Records to Know

Bunching charitable donations is a tax planning strategy that may help some 1099 professionals group multiple years of giving into one tax year so they can potentially benefit from itemized deductions. For self-employed professionals, charitable giving should not be reviewed in isolation. It should fit into the larger tax picture, including income, estimated tax payments, business deductions, retirement contributions,… Continue reading Bunching Charitable Donations in 2026: A Tax Planning Strategy for 1099 Professionals

A 1099 tax deductions list in 2026 can help contractors understand which business expenses may reduce taxable income. However, deductions only help when you incur them for business, document them properly, and do not receive a reimbursement. For 1099 contractors, freelancers, self-employed professionals, CRNAs, nurse practitioners, locum tenens providers, and small business owners, the goal is to track ordinary… Continue reading 1099 Tax Deductions List 2026 – Top Write-Offs Contractors Should Track

1099 tax deductions for CRNAs, nurse practitioners, and locum tenens providers can help reduce taxable income, but only when the expenses are business-related, properly documented, and not already reimbursed.  For healthcare contractors, deductions are not about “writing everything off.” They are about tracking real business costs tied to your work. If you are reviewing CRNA tax deductions, start with the expenses… Continue reading Top 20 1099 Tax Deductions for CRNAs, Nurse Practitioners, and Locum Tenens Providers

Owner draws are a common source of confusion for LLC owners, S-Corp owners, and 1099 contractors. In many pass-through businesses, the key point is that business income is generally taxed when it is earned, not when the owner withdraws money from the business account.  This means you rarely face double taxation on owner draws. However, you must still… Continue reading Are Owner Draws Taxed Twice? What LLC and S-Corp Owners Need to Know

The June 15 estimated tax deadline is an important Q2 checkpoint for 1099 contractors because it gives you a chance to review income, deductions, prior payments, and tax liability before sending your next payment. For freelancers, independent contractors, CRNAs, locum tenens providers, and other self-employed professionals, you should not treat the June 15 payment as… Continue reading June 15 Estimated Tax Deadline: What 1099 Contractors Need to Review Before Paying

S-Corp tax planning for CRNAs can create tax savings for high-income 1099 anesthesia professionals. This works only when the structure is set up, managed, and documented correctly.  For most CRNAs, the S-Corp discussion begins when 1099 or locum tenens income increases. The tax-planning process goes beyond just filling out forms. It involves payroll, distributions, reasonable… Continue reading S-Corp Tax Planning for CRNAs: Save on 1099 Taxes in 2026