Tax season is approaching, and for independent workers, it can be a challenging time. Unlike traditional employees who receive W-2s, independent workers must handle their tax filing independently. This involves tracking deductible expenses, maintaining an IRS-compliant trip log, reporting income from multiple jobs, and ensuring they are not overpaying.
Solo aims to simplify this process for independent workers by partnering with Column Tax to offer a seamless tax filing experience through the Solo app. "This year, we’ve partnered with Column Tax to bring you a seamless tax filing experience directly from the Solo app—ensuring you maximize deductions and keep more of your earnings!" states the announcement.
The collaboration between Solo and Column Tax offers several features designed to make tax filing easier for gig workers and freelancers. These include pre-filled tax forms using data from the Solo app, affordable flat pricing without hidden fees or upsells, flexible filing options with DIY or expert assistance, coverage of both federal and state taxes under one fee, and an accuracy guarantee.
Pricing is straightforward: subscribers can choose DIY filing for $75 or Expert Assist for $150. Non-subscribers have the option of DIY for $125 or Expert Assist for $200. The announcement emphasizes that "your Solo subscription is 100% tax deductible!"
Filing with Solo involves several steps: opening the Solo app, receiving a welcome package with essential details about 2024 tax filing, having pre-filled tax forms based on imported deductible expenses, answering additional questions as needed, uploading supporting documents, seeking help if necessary from Column Tax’s expert support team available at support@columntax.com, reviewing and submitting the return securely through e-filing.
Solo ensures that all income sources are included in the tax filing process whether they come from W-2s or 1099s. Both federal and state taxes are covered by the flat-rate fee without extra costs. Additionally, if users have questions or face an audit situation, Column Tax will assist them throughout the process.
The announcement concludes by encouraging users to download the Solo app and start their 2024 tax filings today: "Why struggle with tax filing when Solo makes it simple? Maximize your deductions, avoid hidden fees, and file with confidence—all at an affordable flat rate."