Accounting, Tax, and Business Support Built for the Self-Employed.
Get practical financial support for your bookkeeping, payroll, tax filing, business formation, and planning—all from professionals who understand how self-employed businesses operate.
Services Built Around How You Earn
From bookkeeping to tax resolution, every service is designed for freelancers, contractors, and small business owners.
Bookkeeping Services
Monthly bookkeeping that keeps your income, expenses, and reports organized so you always know where your business stands.
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Payroll Services
Payroll setup and processing for owner-only businesses and small teams, including reasonable compensation for S-Corp owners.
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Accounting and Tax Filing
Year-round accounting and federal/state tax filing for self-employed individuals and small businesses, built around how you actually earn.
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LLC Formation
Formation support to set up your LLC correctly the first time, from naming to registration to your EIN.
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S-Corporation Services
S-Corp election, reasonable compensation, payroll, and ongoing compliance so your election holds up and your savings stay intact.
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Tax Planning
Proactive, year-round tax planning that estimates what you will owe and identifies legitimate ways to reduce it before year-end.
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Foreign Tax Filing
Filing support for self-employed individuals with foreign income, expat status, or international reporting requirements.
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Sales Tax Services
Sales tax registration, collection setup, and filing so you meet your obligations in the states where you do business.
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Fractional CFO support for established and growing businesses that need more than routine bookkeeping—oversight, forecasting, and decisions.
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Help resolving unresolved federal and state tax matters—reviewing your account, organizing records, and guiding next steps.
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Registered agent services to help your business stay compliant with state requirements and receive official notices reliably.
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An accounting and business-support company built for the self-employed.
The Self-Employed Lab was created for people building income outside traditional employment—freelancers, independent contractors, single-owner businesses, and growing small businesses. We provide the financial support self-employed people actually need.
- Created specifically for people building income outside traditional employment
- Experience across bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and business formation
- Practical guidance without accounting jargon
Support That Fits a Self-Employed Life
Practical, friendly, and built around the realities of running your own business.
Built for Self-Employed Businesses
Every service is designed around how freelancers, contractors, and small owners actually earn.
Practical Guidance, No Jargon
We explain your finances in plain language so you can make confident decisions.
Bookkeeping Through Tax Filing
One team handles your books, payroll, and filings so nothing falls through the cracks.
Formation and S-Corp Support
From your first LLC to S-Corp payroll and compliance, we support the full lifecycle.
Technology That Simplifies
We use QuickBooks, Bumblebee Books, and Hive Tax Book to make managing money easier.
Remote and Secure Service
Work with us from anywhere through a secure client portal and virtual meetings.
Technology That Makes Managing Money Easier
We use trusted tools to keep your books, taxes, and planning organized.
QuickBooks
QuickBooks is a widely used accounting platform for tracking income, expenses, invoicing, and reporting.
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Bumblebee Books is a streamlined bookkeeping service designed for self-employed individuals who want less complexity.
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Hive Tax Book
Hive Tax Book is a tax strategy and education resource that helps self-employed people understand and plan their taxes.
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Tell Us What You Need
Share where you need support so we understand your situation.
Meet With Our Team
We review your goals and answer your questions in a consultation.
Receive a Clear Service Plan
You get a straightforward plan with the services that fit your business.
Get Ongoing Support
We handle the work and stay with you as your business grows.
Trusted by Self-Employed Professionals
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Working With Trusted Partners
The Self-Employed Lab works with trusted business-service and technology partners to help support clients.
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Let's Talk About What Your Business Needs.
Tell us where you need support, and our team will help you determine the appropriate next step.
Reach Us Directly
We provide remote, secure service to self-employed clients across the country.