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Keeper
Keeper Tax: Year-Round Write-Off Hunting for 1099 Income
Connect accounts, surface likely Schedule C deductions as you earn, and walk into filing season with cleaner books — without treating the app as legal or CPA advice.
At a Glance
- Scans transactions for potential freelance write-offs
- Built for 1099, creator, and gig income patterns
- Editorial pricing ~$15/mo or annual discount
- Exports help FreeTaxUSA or a CPA at filing time
- Not investment advice — tax organization only
Key Features
- Integrates with Plaid
- Integrates with Uber
- Integrates with DoorDash
- Integrates with Etsy
- Integrates with Stripe
- Available on Web
- Available on iOS
- Available on Android
Plans & Pricing
Keeper
$15 /mo
- Bank and card transaction scan for write-offs
- Gig and freelance category suggestions
- Quarterly estimate guidance
- Export summaries for filing software or a CPA
- Mobile and web access
Our Verdict
Strengths
- Catches forgotten expenses better than April memory
- Quarterly estimate prompts support underpayment planning
- Strong fit when banking and cards are already digital
- Reduces CPA bookkeeping hours if you review suggestions monthly
Limitations
- May not be worth the fee if your write-offs are already well organized
- Suggestions still need human judgment — not auto-filed
- Mileage may still need a dedicated tracker for IRS-rate logs
- Complex entities and partnerships usually need a CPA
Who It's For
Best for
- Freelancers and gig workers with messy card spend
- Etsy sellers and consultants who hate spreadsheet categorization
- Filers who want write-off coaching before they open tax software
Consider alternatives if
- W-2-only earners with no side hustle
- Businesses needing full double-entry accounting and invoicing
- Anyone seeking stock or crypto investing guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Keeper file my taxes?
Keeper focuses on finding and organizing deductions. You still file with tax software such as FreeTaxUSA or through a CPA. Confirm any partner filing options on Keeper’s site.
How much does Keeper cost?
Plans are commonly marketed around $15/month with annual discounts. Pricing changes — verify on keeptax.com before you subscribe.
Should I use Keeper with a mileage app?
Yes for high-mile drivers. Keeper excels at card/bank write-offs; Everlance, Gridwise, or Stride better capture IRS standard mileage logs.
Data Sources
Specifications and pricing are verified against the following sources.
- Keeper Tax Checked 9/3/2026 · pricing, features