Freelancer Taxes

Freelance veterinarians and technicians don’t have taxes withheld the way W-2 employees do.

That means the responsibility for setting aside tax money falls entirely on you — and it’s easy to underestimate how much you’ll need if you’re not planning ahead.

Rule of thumb:
Set aside 25–30% of every 1099 payment into a dedicated tax savings account.

This simple habit helps prevent the dreaded “April surprise” and makes quarterly estimated payments much more manageable.

Plan ahead now so tax season doesn’t become a financial scramble later.