Taxes don’t have to suck!
Work on your taxes, in a Happy Hour setting,
with other people who get it!
Afternoon Event / 4pm - 8pm
In Ballard, @ Collective Chemistry
For Freelancers Independent Contractors, Self-Employed Folks. Anyone who has a Sole Proprietor or single-member LLC / PLLC business and is using the Schedule C for filing with the IRS.
Save time, money, stress.
GET THEM DONE!
Have fun. Make friends!
$75 - Standard Pricing
50% off for Collective Chemistry Members
Tax 🎈Parties
Co-hosted by
Collective Chemistry in 2026
// 2026 Dates //
Mar 16
*Only 1 planned for this year
Important Note / Best with some prior knowledge
// Tax parties are designed to be primarily work times//
Like a self-led adventure, with handouts and limited 1-on-1 help. It’s best to come with some prior knowledge, or training.
If you’re new … consider combining with:
☞ A Friendly Tax Consult. Consider the new 2-Peeps-for-1 pricing. Bring a friend, and split the fee!
Join us to prep for your IRS taxes …with music, drinks, food, and hands-on help. Bring your questions and whatever you have … receipts, bank statements, Quickbooks, Excel. Shoeboxes of receipts especially welcome! We'll provide worksheets and hands-on help to get your numbers all in order.
How it Works
1 // Get ready
Collect your stuff at home. Use the What to Bring Checklist to assist you. Bring whatever you have. It’s okay if you don’t have everything!
2 // Get Set
Arrive - any time between 3 – 7pm.
Grab and drink and a snack,
find a cozy work spot.
Pick up worksheets, ask questions, get oriented and warmed up.
3 // Go!
Do your IRS prep in whatever way you like! It can be paper and calculator, spreadsheet, Quickbooks, etc. Use the worksheets and stations to lead you through the process.
Get help as needed from Jenny.
When possible, help each other out.
Woohoo!
Leave the Tax Party ready to file your taxes, with more peace of mind, and a big smile.
The Basic Process
1 // Review the filing process and IRS forms
2 // Prep your Income Record - including any 1099-NEC forms that you received
3 // Prep your Expenses - by category
4 // List any Estimated Quarterly Tax Payments that you made.
5 // Collect all your important numbers in one place for reference.
6 // Take the step you use to file!
With an Accountant - Submit your docs and/or work through their entry portal
File online - with TurboTax, FreeTaxUSA, H&R Block, or whoever you like to use.
With a Prep Help center, schedule your appointment with a place like H&R Block office, or other.
Common Topics
1099-NEC forms
Gross Sales
Expenses / Business Deductions / “Write-Offs”
Profit
Mileage
Home office
W-9 forms
Estimated Quarterly Tax Payments
RESULTS
Leave feeling victorious!
More clarity around how taxes work
Confidence in your numbers
Save money by doing this yourself
Less stress, sleep great
COMMON Additional PERKS!
When people embrace this knowledge, they often experience these results:
Peace of mind, relief, (alleviate feelings of guilt or worry)
Feeling of being in charge, being a Bo$$
Additional comfort with money and taxes in general
Usually, increased earnings! Tax knowledge informs how and what we charge our customers