QuickBooks Self-Employed (now called QuickBooks Solopreneur) is built for freelancers, independent contractors, and one-person businesses who need to stay on top of their money without hiring a bookkeeper.
Connect your bank and credit card accounts to automatically import and categorize transactions
Send professional invoices and accept payments via card, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, or Apple Pay
Track business mileage using your phone's GPS and categorize trips with a swipe
Snap receipt photos and the app matches them to your transactions automatically
Run profit and loss reports to see where your money is going at a glance
Get AI-powered help finding tax deductions and organizing your books year-round
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Sources: quickbooks.intuit.com·quickbooks.intuit.com·Verified April 2026
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Intuit Intelligence uses AI to automatically categorize expenses, suggest tax deductions, and answer questions about your finances based on your actual data. A Business Tax AI feature (in beta) scans your books year-round to find deductions you might otherwise miss.
QuickBooks Self-Employed is a strong pick if you're a solo freelancer or independent contractor who wants simple, reliable bookkeeping and tax prep in one place. The biggest pro is how much it simplifies tax time — mileage tracking, receipt matching, and expense categorization are all handled for you. The main downside is that it's strictly a one-person tool, so the moment you hire even a part-time employee, you'll need to upgrade to a different QuickBooks plan.
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Last researched: April 2026
