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Federal tax guidance for 1099 field techs
Plain-English guides on self-employment tax, mileage, deductions, and quarterly estimates for independent field-service technicians. Planning estimates only, not tax advice.
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quarterly taxes · estimated taxes · self-employment · 1099 · field service
2026 Quarterly Estimated Taxes for 1099 Field Techs
The 2026 due dates, the 90/100/110% safe-harbor rule, and the $1,000 threshold that tells you whether you even have to pay quarterly.
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mileage · deductions · field-tech-taxes · 2026
The IRS Raised the Mileage Rate to 76 Cents Mid-Year
The IRS bumped the 2026 business mileage rate to 76 cents on July 1. Here is what field techs should track for the two-rate year.