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SELF-EMPLOYED TAX FILING IS OPEN — FILE SECURELY FROM ANYWHERE.Chicago-Based · Virtual Filing · Year-Round Support
Self-Employed Tax Preparation
SELF-EMPLOYED? KEEP MORE OF WHAT YOU EARN.
1099s. Cash income. Multiple apps. Side hustles. Business expenses.
We help gig workers, freelancers, creators, beauty professionals, drivers, cleaners, contractors, and independent earners file smarter.
No guessing. No confusing tax talk. No leaving qualifying deductions behind.Secure virtual filing available from anywhere.No confusing tax jargon.
Upload safely from anywhere.
We are here after tax season.
Don’t Get a Regular Paycheck?
YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.
You may not call yourself a business owner. But when you earn money outside of a traditional W-2 job, your taxes work differently.
Whether you drive, create, clean, cut hair, sell products, complete contracts, or work several side hustles, Clearmind helps you put the numbers together.
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Built for the Way You Earn
ONE BUSINESS. FIVE APPS. A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING.
We can help. If you work for yourself, we are ready to help.
Gig Workers
DoorDash, Instacart, Amazon Flex, Taskrabbit, Rover, and other app-based earners.
Rideshare & Delivery Drivers
Uber, Lyft, taxi, courier, delivery, and transportation professionals.
Freelancers & Contractors
Writers, designers, developers, consultants, photographers, and contractors.
Content Creators
TikTok creators, YouTubers, influencers, streamers, podcasters, and digital creators.
Beauty Professionals
Hairstylists, barbers, braiders, nail technicians, makeup artists, and estheticians.
Cleaners & Home Services
House cleaners, handymen, landscapers, plumbers, repair professionals, and independent workers.
IF YOU WORK FOR YOURSELF, WE’RE READY TO HELP.
Self-Employed Taxes Get Complicated Fast.
YOU MADE THE MONEY. NOW WHAT?
You should not have to search the internet for every answer or hope you entered everything correctly.
Bring us the income. Bring us the expenses. Bring us the questions.We will help build the filing plan.
What income needs to be reported?What can you legally write off?What if you did not receive a 1099?Can you claim mileage?Should you pay quarterly taxes?What if you used several apps?
Your Business Costs Matter.
DON’T MISS THE WRITE-OFFS YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR.
Hover or tap each category to explore common business costs. Every business is different, so we review your actual situation, not a generic checklist.
EVERY BUSINESS IS DIFFERENT.Find My Qualifying Deductions↗
Self-Employed Taxes Are What We Do.
MORE CLARITY. LESS STRESS. SMARTER FILING.
YOUR RETURN SHOULD REFLECT HOW YOU ACTUALLY EARN.
Start My Self-Employed Return↗✓Identify deductions you legally qualify for
✓Organize income from multiple sources
✓Review your business expenses
✓Understand quarterly estimated taxes
✓File federal and state returns accurately
✓Prepare for the year ahead
✓Get real support when questions come up
Drive for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, or Instacart?
YOUR APP TOTAL IS NOT THE WHOLE TAX STORY.
We help organize 1099 forms, app summaries, platform fees, mileage, tolls, parking, phone expenses, supplies, equipment, and income from multiple apps.
You drove the miles. You paid the expenses. Make sure the full picture is reviewed.Start My Driver Return↗Why Self-Employed Clients Choose Clearmind
WE DON’T JUST ENTER NUMBERS. WE ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS.
We Understand Independent Income
Apps, contracts, cash payments, clients, products, or several sources.
We Review the Details
We look beyond forms to understand how you actually earned.
We Explain Your Return
You know what is being filed before you approve it.
We Make It Easy
Simple intake. Secure uploads. Straight answers.
We Stay Available
Questions do not stop after April, and neither does our support.
NO GUESSING. NO RUNAROUND. JUST REAL TAX HELP.
File Without the Confusion.
FOUR SIMPLE STEPS.
Tell Us How You Earn
Complete the intake and share your income sources.
Upload Your Documents
Securely send 1099s, income records, expenses, and mileage.
We Review the Details
We organize information and identify deductions you may qualify for.
Review and File
We explain the return and file after your approval.
Not Sure What You Need?
START WITH WHAT YOU HAVE.
Do not have everything organized yet? That does not mean you cannot get started. Complete the intake, and we will identify what is still needed.
✓ Photo identification✓ Social Security information✓ 1099 forms✓ App income summaries✓ Cash-income records✓ Expense totals and receipts✓ Mileage records✓ Estimated tax payments✓ Previous tax return
Didn’t File Last Year?
BEHIND DOES NOT MEAN STUCK.
We help with missing prior-year returns, amended returns, unreported income, missing documents, and IRS notice review.
The sooner you know what needs to be handled, the sooner you can move forward.
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FOR SELF-EMPLOYED FILERS.
Do I need to report cash income?+
Self-employed income may still need to be reported even when you are paid in cash or do not receive a tax form.
What if I did not receive a 1099?+
You may still have a reporting requirement. We can review your income records and determine what is needed.
Can I deduct my vehicle?+
The available deduction depends on how the vehicle was used and the records you maintained.
What if I worked through several apps?+
We can help organize income and expense information from multiple platforms.
Do I need receipts for every expense?+
Documentation requirements depend on the expense. Bring what you have, and we will explain what may be needed.
Can you help with quarterly taxes?+
Yes. We offer estimated-tax guidance and year-round tax-planning support.
Can I file virtually?+
Yes. Complete the intake and securely upload documents from your phone or computer.
You Did the Work.
NOW LET’S GET YOUR TAXES DONE.
Stop sorting through 1099s, receipts, mileage, and app statements by yourself. Let Clearmind organize the numbers, identify qualifying deductions, and help you file with confidence.
You earned it. Let’s make sure your return reflects it.