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Bookkeeping and tax for 1099 oilfield contractors
When you work for yourself in the field, nobody withholds your taxes: you pay them every quarter and you have to support every deduction. We keep your books, calculate your estimated payments and document mileage, per diem and equipment.
What's included
- Monthly bookkeeping of 1099 income and work expenses
- Quarterly estimated tax calculations
- Audit-ready mileage and vehicle expense log
- Per diem and tax home review for deductions
- Year-end projection
Not included
- Annual return (Form 1040 with Schedule C), quoted separately
- LLC or S-Corp analysis, when the numbers justify it
- Your 1099s or invoices
- Bank statements and expense receipts
- Work vehicle details
How it works
We review your situation
Contracts, where you work and where your home is: that defines what is deductible.
We organize the year
Books brought current and your first estimated tax calculation.
Monthly follow-up
Monthly close and a written reminder before each quarterly payment.
Other business services
- Form 5472 for LLCs From USD 650 per year
- Texas LLC formation From USD 450 + state fees
- Monthly bookkeeping From USD 250 per month
- Truckers From USD 225 per month
- Catch-up bookkeeping From USD 1,200 per year behind
Frequently asked questions
When are estimated taxes due?
For most taxpayers: April 15, June 15, September 15 and January 15 of the following year.
Can I deduct my truck?
It depends on business use, vehicle weight and how you document it. We review your numbers before deciding.
Should I form an LLC or elect S-Corp?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no; it depends on your net income. We analyze it with numbers, not rules of thumb.
Do you work in English?
Yes. We work in English and Spanish, always in writing.
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Books, estimated taxes and mileage logs for independent field contractors.