Tax Filing as a Freelancer, What Tools or Tips Help You Stay Organized?

I started freelancing full-time last year and tax season was a mess. I'm trying to get ahead of it this time. What tools, systems, or habits have helped you stay organized and avoid surprises when filing taxes?

I use a separate bank account just for freelance income and expenses. Also, keeping digital receipts in a Google Drive folder by month makes everything easier at year-end. Quick weekly check-ins help me track deductible expenses before they pile up and become overwhelming.

This year, I finally got proactive with my taxes after a rough April last time. I set up recurring reminders to log expenses weekly, and I started using a mileage tracking app since I drive to a lot of client meetings. For filing, I’ve tried a few services, but ended up going with the one I found most intuitive. I read through some info on https://turbotax.pissedconsumer.com/customer-service.html to see how others handled freelance taxes, which helped set my expectations.

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