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- Real-time tax tracking for freelancers and 1099 workers.
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About SnapTax
Socials: Stop guessing your taxes. SnapTax shows freelancers and 1099 workers exactly what to save, automatically, all year long. Most tax tools are built for accountants or W-2 employees. SnapTax was built exclusively for the self-employed — by a professional bookkeeper with 20+ years of experience. The problem SnapTax solves: * Freelancers have no employer withholding — every tax dollar is their responsibility * Self-employment tax is 15.3% on top of regular income tax — most people don't know until April * The IRS requires quarterly payments 4x per year — missing them triggers daily penalties * Most tools either overcomplicate everything (QuickBooks) or only matter at filing time (TurboTax) How SnapTax fixes it: * Tracks income in real time as it comes in * Categorizes business expenses automatically using AI * Calculates estimated federal, state, and self-employment tax liability continuously * Shows exactly how much to save and when to pay * Displays safe harbor amounts alongside actual estimates so you always know your options * Supports W2 + 1099 combined income for side hustlers and founders Who it's for: Freelancers, independent contractors, consultants, gig workers, rideshare drivers, creators, side hustlers — anyone earning 1099 income who wants to stop guessing and start knowing. What makes it different: * No bank connection required * No accounting knowledge needed * Works on every device as a PWA — no app store required * Built by a bookkeeper, not a tech company * Free 90-day trial — no credit card required Supported featuresAPIFinance & Accounting Key FeaturesReal-time Quarterly Tax EstimatesAi Powered Expense CategorizationW2 + 1099 Combined Income SupportReal-time Profit & Loss Reporting With Updated Tax EstimatesGps Mileage TrackingMobile Receipt CaptureAsset Depreciation Tracker With Section 179 Wizard"is This Deductible" WizardReceipt Audit Risk ReportSafe Harbor CalculatorBulk Transaction CategorizationProactive Quarterly Deadline NotificationsYear-end Close-out WizardYear Over Year Tax Profile History
Pros
- Freelancer specific tax planning
- Real-time tax tracking
- Manage deductions/income
- Reduces underpayment penalties risk
- Automated expense categorization
- Bank statements uploading
- GPS-enabled mileage tracking
- OCR for receipt management
- Asset depreciation tracking
- Profit & loss reporting
- Suitable for various professionals
- Aids in quarterly taxes
Cons
- Not designed for complex accounting needs - bill pay, employees, balance sheet activities
- Does not do filing of tax returns
- No multi-state support
- No integration other software
- No real-time support
- Export only to Turbo