App built to track expenses for freelancers and medical workers at tax time
A solo developer built an app to help freelance (1099) and medical workers log and organize their work expenses for tax filing. They're sharing it on Reddit and asking for feedback.
In the US, freelancers and contractors receive a 1099 tax form and must track their own business expenses — a task that's easy to lose track of throughout the year. This app aims to simplify that by letting users categorize and review expenses when tax season arrives.
The project is a one-person side project at the feedback stage, which makes it a useful reference for solo builders thinking about niche productivity tools. It shows a clear target audience (freelancers and medical workers), a specific pain point (tax expense tracking), and a community-driven launch approach via Reddit.
Key points
- Tracks and organizes work expenses specifically for 1099 freelancers and medical workers
- Helps users prepare for tax filing by categorizing expenses in one place
- Built by a solo developer; currently seeking real-user feedback to improve
- Good example of targeting a specific niche group with a focused, practical tool
Quick term guide
- Solo developer
- An individual who handles all parts of creating a project or product alone.
- feedback
- A response that tells a user what they did well or should fix.
- contractors
- Outside companies or workers hired to do work for an organization or government.
- contractor
- A person or small business hired to do construction, repair, or trade work.
- business
- An activity where you provide value to others in exchange for money.
- side project
- A small project someone builds outside their main job or main business.
- reference
- Using a source to find information or confirm facts while working.
- pain point
- A specific problem or frustration that people experience repeatedly and want solved