TaxLens tells self-employed people exactly what they owe, what to deduct, and when to pay — every month, personalized to their business. Completely free.
No credit card · No catch · 5-minute setup
The Self-Employed Tax Nightmare
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$12,000+
Average deductions missed by self-employed filers annually
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27M+
Sole proprietors in the US navigating taxes alone
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$500–2K
Cost of a CPA at tax time — every single year
How TaxLens Works
Your always-on tax advisor for $39/month
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01Tell Us About Your Business
5-minute intake: filing status, income, expenses, industry, state. We capture everything a CPA would ask.
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02Get Your Personalized Strategy
AI generates your tax strategy, quarterly payment schedule, deduction checklist, and retirement optimization — delivered instantly as a PDF.
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03Monthly Check-Ins Keep You On Track
Update your numbers in 2 minutes each month. We recalculate everything and tell you exactly where you stand.
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04Quarterly Payments Made Simple
Before every deadline, get your exact payment amount, instructions, and a reminder. No more guessing.
Your Tax Dashboard
See exactly where you stand — always
YTD Revenue
$57,000
+12% vs last year
Est. Tax Owed
$14,820
Federal + State + SE
Next Quarterly
$3,705
Due Sep 15, 2026
Deductions Found
$8,340
17 deductions identified
Monthly Revenue
$8,200
Jan
$9,400
Feb
$7,800
Mar
$11,200
Apr
$10,600
May
$9,800
Jun
Quarterly Payments
Q1Apr 15
$3,705paid
Q2Jun 15
$3,705paid
Q3Sep 15
$3,705upcoming
Q4Jan 15
$3,705scheduled
Everything Included · Always Free
Your Complete Tax Command Center
Every feature below is free — no tiers, no paywalls, no catch. Built to run on autopilot so you can focus on your business.
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Personalized Tax Strategy
AI analyzes your business and generates a complete tax strategy PDF — deductions, quarterly schedule, and a 90-day action plan.
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Deduction Finder
Industry-specific deduction checklist with dollar amounts. See exactly what you're missing and how much each one saves you.
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Quarterly Payment Schedule
Exact payment amounts, due dates, and step-by-step instructions. We email you before every deadline so you never miss one.
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Monthly Check-Ins
2-minute monthly update. We recalculate your tax liability, adjust quarterly payments, and flag anything that changed.
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P&L Report Generator
Auto-generates Profit & Loss statements from your check-ins. Ready for your CPA, a loan application, or a lease.
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Retirement Optimization
See exactly which retirement account saves you the most in taxes, how much to contribute, and the dollar impact.
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Year-End Tax Prep Package
Every number organized to match Schedule C line items. Your CPA will thank you — or file confidently on your own.
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Tax Savings Scorecard
Running total of exactly how much TaxLens has saved you — deductions found, penalties avoided, retirement optimized.
Power Tools
Advanced automations that replace $500+ CPA consultations
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S-Corp Election Analysis
AI calculates exactly when converting to S-Corp saves you money. The same analysis CPAs charge $500+ for — instant.
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IRS Letter Decoder
Got a letter from the IRS? Upload it and get a plain-English explanation of what it means, what to do, and when.
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Business Formation Guide
State-by-state walkthrough for forming an LLC or electing S-Corp status. Links to your state's filing portal.
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Receipt & Document Vault
Upload and organize 1099s, receipts, and tax documents. Everything in one place, audit-ready.
What Users Are Saying
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"I was paying a CPA $1,800/year and still missing deductions. TaxLens found $4,200 in deductions I didn't know about in the first month."
Sarah K.
Freelance Designer
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"I didn't even know I was supposed to pay quarterly taxes. TaxLens set everything up and tells me exactly what to pay. No more IRS surprises."
Marcus T.
Sole Proprietor, Landscaping
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"The monthly check-in takes me 2 minutes. I finally know what I actually owe instead of panicking every April."
Elena R.
Etsy Seller & Content Creator
Questions? We've Got Answers.
No. TaxLens is a tax education and organization tool. We use AI to analyze your situation and provide personalized strategies based on published IRS rules and tax code. We help you understand your taxes better and stay organized — but we always recommend consulting a licensed professional for complex situations.
Yes, completely. TaxLens is a free tool from Day1Digital. Every feature — strategy documents, deduction checklists, quarterly reminders, S-Corp analysis, IRS Letter Decoder, all of it — is free with no paywalls, no tiers, and no catches.
The average self-employed person misses $3,000-12,000 in legitimate deductions annually. TaxLens systematically identifies every deduction you're eligible for based on your specific business type and industry.
TurboTax helps you file once a year. TaxLens works year-round — tracking your income, calculating quarterly estimates, finding deductions in real-time, and preparing you for tax season months in advance. Plus we include tools like the S-Corp Election Analysis, IRS Letter Decoder, and automatic P&L reports that TurboTax doesn't offer.
Our AI analyzes your specific income, expenses, and business structure to calculate exactly when converting to an S-Corp would save you money — and how much. CPAs charge $500+ for this analysis. We generate it instantly, personalized to your numbers.
Upload it to our IRS Letter Decoder. Our AI reads the letter and gives you a plain-English explanation of what it means, what actions you need to take, and by when. No more panicking over IRS mail.
TaxLens handles the vast majority of self-employed tax situations: sole proprietors, freelancers, single-member LLCs, and independent contractors. Multi-state support and S-Corp analysis are included. For complex scenarios like multi-member partnerships or international income, we'll flag that you need a CPA and provide an organized CPA-ready export.
About 5 minutes. Our intake form captures your business type, income estimates, expenses, state, and tax history. You'll have your personalized tax strategy document within minutes of completing the form.
TaxLens
A free tool by Day 1 Digital
TaxLens provides tax education and organization tools for informational purposes only. Not a licensed CPA, enrolled agent, or tax attorney. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation.