For Independent Workers

Your back office.
Finally handled.

GigFoundry builds the tools, guides, and systems that gig workers and freelancers need to manage taxes, retirement, insurance, and everything else that falls through the cracks when you don't have an HR department.

New for 2025
A GigFoundry Guide
The Gig Worker's Tax Survival Guide
1099s, Deductions, and Not Getting Screwed
The GigFoundry Team
2025
Tax Year 2025 Updated
IRS Guidelines Referenced
Built for Every Gig Type
Plain-English Guides
The stuff you need, without the jargon

We create resources and tools purpose-built for people who work for themselves — from first-year DoorDash drivers to seasoned freelance consultants.

Tax Guides & Workbooks

Step-by-step guides written for real people, not CPAs. We cover 1099s, Schedule C, quarterly estimates, deductions, and the mistakes that cost gig workers thousands.

Retirement & Benefits

Solo 401(k)s, SEP IRAs, ACA health insurance — the benefits you lost when you left W-2 employment, explained and demystified so you can actually set them up.

Back Office Tools

Calculators, checklists, templates, and systems to keep your financial life organized year-round — not just during tax season panic.

Deadline Management

Never miss a quarterly payment or filing deadline again. We publish tax calendars and reminders specific to self-employed workers.

State-by-State Coverage

Tax rules vary wildly by state. Our resources include state-specific guidance so you're not guessing about your obligations in your jurisdiction.

Multi-Platform Workers

Driving Uber and delivering for DoorDash and freelancing on Upwork? We specialize in the chaos of juggling multiple 1099 income streams.

Guides that actually help

Every GigFoundry publication is written in plain English, updated for the current tax year, and built around the real questions gig workers ask — not the ones textbooks think they should.

11
In-depth chapters
50
States covered
2025
Tax year current
Book

The Gig Worker's Tax Survival Guide

1099s, deductions, quarterly taxes, and not getting screwed — Tax Year 2025

Coming Soon

Retirement Planning for the Self-Employed

Solo 401(k), SEP IRA, and building wealth without an employer match

Coming Soon

The ACA Guide for Gig Workers

Health insurance enrollment, subsidies, and how your income affects premiums

Free

2025 Tax Deadline Calendar

Every date that matters for self-employed workers, all in one place

If you get a 1099, we built this for you

Whether you're driving, delivering, freelancing, or consulting — if you're self-employed and navigating taxes alone, GigFoundry has your back.

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Rideshare Drivers

Uber, Lyft, and the mileage math that makes or breaks your return

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Delivery Drivers

DoorDash, Instacart, Amazon Flex — multiple apps, one tax return

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Freelancers

Writers, designers, developers, consultants, and everyone on Upwork

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Sellers & Creators

Etsy sellers, content creators, and anyone monetizing a side hustle

Stop guessing. Start running your gig like a business.

Our Tax Survival Guide walks you through everything — from your first 1099 to filing your return. Written for humans, not accountants.

Get the Guide