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2027 Freelancer Tax & Profit Tracker
One workbook for income, expenses, mileage, quarterly estimated taxes, 1099 matching and a Schedule C summary. Enter your numbers once and the dashboard shows profit, tax set-aside and the next payment due.
- Works in Google Sheets and Excel
- 2027 estimated tax due dates built in
- Expense categories mapped to Schedule C lines
- Includes a 4-page setup guide (PDF)
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Free guides
Plain-English articles on freelance taxes, sourced to IRS publications.
How to Calculate Quarterly Estimated Taxes as a Freelancer (2027)
A step-by-step way to figure 2027 quarterly estimated taxes as a freelancer: self-employment tax, income tax, safe harbor rules and a worked example.
2027 Estimated Tax Due Dates for Self-Employed People
The four 2027 federal estimated tax due dates for freelancers and the self-employed: April 15, June 15, September 15, 2027 and January 18, 2028.
What Freelancers Can Deduct on Schedule C: A Plain-English List
A plain-English, line-by-line list of common Schedule C business deductions for freelancers, plus what goes elsewhere and what you can't deduct.
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