If you are self-employed, freelance or work as an independent contractor, Robin’s Income Tax Services can prepare your tax return and help you make sense of your 1099 income. Robin Saghezi has more than 18 years of experience, and he regularly works with freelancers, gig workers and people in the entertainment industry. Call him at (818) 378-1224.
Why 1099 income needs a little more care
When you work for an employer, tax is taken out of every paycheck. When you are paid on a 1099, usually nothing is withheld, so the full amount comes due when you file, along with self-employment tax. On the other hand, you can generally deduct the ordinary costs of doing your work. Getting both sides right is where an experienced preparer helps.
Robin goes through your income and expenses with you, prepares your return, and explains the result in plain language, so you understand what you owe and why.
Who Robin works with
Freelance designers, writers and consultants; rideshare and delivery drivers; contractors and tradespeople; personal trainers and coaches; actors, musicians and crew who work job to job; and people with a regular job plus a business on the side. If you get a 1099 or run your own business without a formal company, this page is for you. If your business is a corporation, partnership or LLC, Robin can prepare that return too.
What we help with
- Self-employment and 1099 income from one client or many
- Business expenses related to your work
- Combining freelance income with W-2 wages
- Entertainment industry income
- Moving from sole proprietor to an LLC or other business entity
- Extensions, amended returns and late returns
- Cryptocurrency, including crypto received as payment
Why clients choose Robin
Robin has more than 18 years of experience preparing returns, more than 100 happy clients, a 5.0 rating on Yelp, and many 5-star Google reviews. He is flexible, too: reviewers mention weekend availability, and you can work with him by phone, text, email or in person.
Local offices
Meet Robin at his main office at 5188 Mecca Ave, Tarzana, or at 18801 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana; 20300 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills; 11925 Ventura Blvd, Studio City; or 5315 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Suite 101, Valley Village. He works with freelancers from Studio City, Valley Village and North Hollywood and Sherman Oaks and across the Valley.
Frequently asked questions
I did not keep receipts for everything. Can I still claim expenses?
Bring what you do have, such as bank and card statements, invoices and mileage notes. Robin will go through it with you and tell you what can be used.
Do I need to make estimated tax payments?
Many self-employed people are expected to pay tax during the year, because nothing is withheld from their income. Ask Robin about your situation when he prepares your return.
Some clients did not send me a 1099. Do I still report that income?
Generally, yes. Self-employment income is reportable whether or not you received a form. Tell Robin about all of it.
Can Robin prepare my return if I am working out of town?
Yes. Send your documents by email or text and go over the return by phone.
Get your self-employed taxes sorted
Call Robin at (818) 378-1224, or send a message and he will get back to you.
