Bryan O'Connor, EA, is an IRS Enrolled Agent who helps self-employed individuals and small business owners understand their taxes, stay organized, and make confident financial decisions.
Through practical guidance and simple systems, Bryan helps entrepreneurs approach tax season with greater confidence and clarity.
Own Your Taxes was created with a simple mission: help everyday Americans better understand their tax responsibilities and opportunities.
Many entrepreneurs, contractors, creators, and independent workers are expected to navigate complex tax rules with little practical guidance. The Own Your Taxes series was written to bridge that gap with straightforward explanations and real-world examples.
Whether you're starting a business, building a side hustle, or managing self-employment income, the goal is to help you approach taxes with greater confidence and clarity.
The series is organized by profession and business type, making it easier to find tax guidance relevant to your situation.
Tax fundamentals for entrepreneurs and business owners. Learn about business income, deductible expenses, recordkeeping, and common tax responsibilities.
Built specifically for independent contractors and self-employed professionals. Covers estimated taxes, deductions, expense tracking, and reporting income.
Tax guidance tailored to performers and creative professionals. Learn how to handle performance income, business expenses, and industry-specific deductions.
Designed for ecommerce and marketplace sellers. Covers online sales, inventory basics, expenses, and tax considerations for digital businesses.
Practical tax education for gig economy workers. Understand self-employment taxes, deductible expenses, recordkeeping, and quarterly payments.