Bookkeeping for the self-employed
Self-employed income lands on your Schedule C, and every expense you track lowers what you owe. Simpler Ledger keeps those records clean and tax-ready all year, so filing is a download, not a reconstruction.
Schedule C–ready by default
Your categories map to the Schedule C lines, so your profit & loss is ready to file or hand to an accountant.
Capture every write-off
Home office, mileage, supplies, subscriptions — track and document deductions so none slip through at tax time.
Know your numbers year-round
Real-time profit means you can make decisions — and size tax payments — without waiting for year-end.
Simple enough to keep up with
No double-entry accounting to learn. Import, categorize, done.
Frequently asked questions
How do sole proprietors keep books?
Record all business income and expenses, keep them separate from personal money, categorize each transaction to match Schedule C, and retain receipts. Bookkeeping software automates the recording and produces the report.
What tax form do the self-employed use?
Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs generally report business income and expenses on Schedule C, which flows to their personal Form 1040.
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