Does California have a state income tax?
Yes. California imposes a state personal income tax, so most residents file a state return alongside their federal return.
Tax by state
California Self-Employed Tax Preparation
California has a state income tax, so most self-employed residents file both a federal and a California return each year.
Prepared by real tax specialists — with Enrolled Agent or CPA review when your return calls for it.
California is home to a large freelance and gig workforce, and that 1099 income is generally subject to both federal self-employment tax and California state income tax. We help you report business earnings, claim eligible deductions, and stay on top of quarterly estimates.
We prepare your federal and California returns together so the figures align. If you moved during the year or earn income in more than one state, we handle the multi-state filing that often comes with it.
What we do
How we help self-employed filers in California
- Combined federal and California state return preparation
- Schedule C reporting for gig workers, freelancers, and contractors
- Quarterly estimated tax planning for the IRS and California
- Multi-state filing if you relocated or work across state lines
- Remote service for self-employed clients nationwide
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
I do gig work in California. Do I owe estimated taxes?
If you expect to owe beyond any withholding, you generally make quarterly payments to both the IRS and California. We help you calculate and schedule them.
File your California taxes the easy way.
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