Accounting software for self-employed business

QuickBooks Solopreneur is designed for self-employed individuals running a one-person business. It works even if you pay 1099 contractors and want to keep those payments organized for tax time. You can track what you pay contractors in QuickBooks and use additional 1099 tools when you’re ready to prepare and file forms.

Unlike QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Solopreneur is built specifically for single‑owner, self‑employed businesses. It focuses on essentials like automated transaction sorting, goals, and tax‑readiness instead of broader team and inventory features. You get straightforward bookkeeping tailored to a business of one.

Yes. Setup typically takes only a few minutes once you sync your bank or credit card transactions. The mobile app lets you handle accounting, capture receipt photos, and track miles on the go. This keeps your financial data up-to-date wherever you work.

You gain access to automated mileage tracking, receipt capture, and foundational financial reports, like the profit and loss statement. The platform securely imports your transactions and organizes your finances automatically. These tools save you time so you can focus on running your business.

Yes. You can start organizing your business finances at no cost with the QuickBooks Free plan. This tier allows you to connect one bank account, send up to two invoices per month, and track basic income and expenses. It provides a simple way to manage your books until you are ready to upgrade.

You connect your accounts directly to the platform to sync your real‑time data automatically. The software learns how you categorize income and expenses during your regular workflow. Over time, it automatically matches and records transactions in line with those patterns, helping keep your business and personal finances separate.

You can create and send professional invoices that give your customers flexible online payment options like credit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, and Venmo. Once a customer pays, you typically receive your deposits as soon as the next business day. This built-in billing process helps you collect payments faster with less follow-up.

The software automates expense tracking to help you maximize deductions for your Schedule C reporting. It keeps your books organized year-round so you avoid surprises during tax season. You can also securely share your records with an accountant or export the necessary documents for filing.

There’s a QuickBooks plan for every stage of your business. When you’re ready to scale, you can seamlessly change plans to adopt new tools. And if you decide it’s not for you, you can cancel your subscription at any time.