An accountant would probably be best but you could also benefit just as much by getting a book on tax issues for independent contractors to save some money.

After the first year if you need some help preparing your tax return you could probably go to H R Block or somebody like that and they can guide you. After that you could probably do it yourself with Turbo Tax.

just read irs.gov on independent contractors. you could do a self employed IRA too.

I am starting to work for this lady who owns a dog hiking business. I will be working for her but as an independent contractor.

I want to see someone to talk about things like what to deduct, how to pay my taxes, when etc. Accountant or bookkeeper? Which one?