QuickBooks Self-Employed Review 2025
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About QuickBooks Self-Employed
QuickBooks Self-Employed, by Intuit, is a cloud-based accounting tool designed for freelancers, contractors, and sole proprietors. It simplifies expense tracking, tax deductions, and invoicing, with mobile access for on-the-go management.
Our review, conducted by Top10Accounting's Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisors, is based on our independent methodology, detailed on our How We Rank page.
Key Features
Tax Tracking
Automatically categorize expenses and estimate quarterly taxes for easy filing.
Mileage Tracking
Track business miles via GPS on the mobile app for tax deductions.
Invoicing
Create and send professional invoices with payment links for quick payouts.
Receipt Capture
Snap photos of receipts to organize and match expenses instantly.
Pricing Plan
Self-Employed
$20/month
Basic expense and tax tracking for freelancers and sole proprietors.
Self-Employed Tax Bundle
$35/month
Includes TurboTax filing and quarterly tax payments.
Self-Employed Live Tax Bundle
$50/month
Adds live CPA support and year-round tax advice.
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Pros and Cons
Pros
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Easy tax tracking for freelancers and contractors.
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Mobile app with GPS mileage tracking and receipt capture.
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30-day free trial or 50% off for 3 months.
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Simple interface for non-accountants.
Cons
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Limited to one user, not scalable for teams.
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No payroll or inventory management features.
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Tax bundles increase costs significantly.
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Basic reporting compared to QuickBooks Online.
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