Accounting software for sole proprietors & freelancers

Empower your US small business with Xero self-employed accounting software for business owners. Xero’s advanced features save you time and manual effort everywhere – from automating your bank reconciliations and speeding up your invoicing process, to helping you master your cash flow.

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Boost your business with Xero

Looking to grow your business? Xero accounting software for self-employed businesspeople makes it easy to manage finances and collaborate.

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    Industry-specific solutions

    Meet the needs of your industry with Xero’s customizable reports and powerful tools, and hundreds of third-party apps.

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    A system for working together

    Make tax time less stressful with a system that’s easy for your whole team to use – so everyone can pitch in.

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    Room to grow

    Grow your business by adding more Xero users, automating your admin, and working from anywhere, anytime.

Easily send online quotes and invoices

Whenever a new client comes knocking, create a professional online quote with Xero accounting software for freelancers. And once the job’s done, just turn the quote into an invoice in a few clicks – and give clients multiple ways to pay so you get the money sooner.

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    Use Xero quote templates for fast, professional quotes every time
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    Add your logo and payment terms to appear on every quote and invoice automatically
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    Link Xero with trusted payment providers to accept hassle-free online payments
See how Xero invoicing can help your business
A green tick shows an invoice has been sent using Xero sole proprietor bookkeeping software.

Schedule and track your bill payments

Xero’s self-employed bookkeeping software helps you organize and fast-track your bill payments. Automate your bill entry and payment schedule so you never miss a deadline. Then track outgoing payments so you know exactly how much cash you have available.

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    Pay multiple bills at once to save time and effort
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    Schedule bills to pay at a future date to help your cash flow
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    Check your Xero dashboard for upcoming bill deadlines
Here’s how to pay your bills with Xero
Xero accounting software for sole proprietor shows a list of bills for payment along with due dates.

Reconcile your bank transactions effortlessly

Bank reconciliations are easy with Xero. In a spare minute, log in and let Xero’s self employed accounting software suggest matches. Just click – or tap your mobile – to match the transactions. Done! You’re up to date and ready to make confident spending decisions.

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    Connect your business bank accounts to your Xero organization to see all your info on one screen
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    Reconcile transactions often for an accurate view of your cash flow
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    Handle the admin on the spot with the Xero Accounting mobile app
Here’s more on Xero bank reconciliations
Small business owners reconcile transactions from their mobile phones with Xero accounting software for sole proprietors.

Record your bills and receipts with Hubdoc

Too many bills and not enough time? Simply snap a receipt with your phone, and let Xero’s accounting software for freelancers take care of the rest. Hubdoc captures the key details, sends them to Xero, and saves the original photo. You get reliable records and save time.

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    Take photos, email, scan, or upload your documents to Xero
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    Skip the data entry – Hubdoc extracts the data for you
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    Store your documents online for easy access wherever you go
Read about capturing your data with Hubdoc and Xero
A photo of a business receipt taken on a mobile phone with Hubdoc and Xero accounting software for sole proprietors.

Xero’s made a big difference in helping keep my finances organized.

Ade Hassan, founder of Nubian Skin

Ade Hassan of Nubian Skin, who found using ecommerce accounting software kept the finances in order and made her life easier.

Small business accounting software

Learn more about how Xero accounting software works for your small business

Freelance invoicing software

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Freelance time tracking software

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FAQs about Xero in the US

Yes, Xero’s reporting and analytics capabilities help you easily prepare and submit your returns so you never miss a deadline. Your numbers will be accurate and all stored in one secure place.

See tax information for businesses from the IRS.

Yes, Xero’s reporting and analytics capabilities help you easily prepare and submit your returns so you never miss a deadline. Your numbers will be accurate and all stored in one secure place.

See tax information for businesses from the IRS.

Yes – Xero partners with Gusto for a full-service payroll solution. Gusto saves you time on all aspects of your payroll – including calculating employee pay and deductions – thanks to its clever automations.

Check out payroll with Gusto

Yes – Xero partners with Gusto for a full-service payroll solution. Gusto saves you time on all aspects of your payroll – including calculating employee pay and deductions – thanks to its clever automations.

Check out payroll with Gusto

The best accounting software depends on your needs. Xero’s accounting software has flexible plans so you can adjust your subscriptions to access the features you need as your business grows.

Check out Xero’s pricing plans.

The best accounting software depends on your needs. Xero’s accounting software has flexible plans so you can adjust your subscriptions to access the features you need as your business grows.

Check out Xero’s pricing plans.

No – Xero is based in the cloud, so all you need is an internet connection. But you need a multi-factor authentication (MFA) app to log in to Xero. MFA extra layer of security by checking that it’s really you when you log in.

Learn about data protection with Xero.

No – Xero is based in the cloud, so all you need is an internet connection. But you need a multi-factor authentication (MFA) app to log in to Xero. MFA extra layer of security by checking that it’s really you when you log in.

Learn about data protection with Xero.

Yes, the Xero App Store has hundreds of apps to help manage your business, including apps specifically designed for your industry and for doing business in the USA.

Check out the Xero App Store.

Yes, the Xero App Store has hundreds of apps to help manage your business, including apps specifically designed for your industry and for doing business in the USA.

Check out the Xero App Store.

Why small businesses love Xero

Small business owners love Xero’s user-friendly design and dynamic features. You don’t need accounting knowledge – just an internet connection! Then it’s easy to sort your admin, from invoicing and bills to financial reporting.

Work from anywhere, anytime

Xero’s cloud-based software means you can handle admin wherever your business takes you.

Understand your business better

Customized reports and data visualisations help you make confident decisions and set goals for your business.

Do more with apps

Xero’s sole-proprietor software integrates with third-party apps, like payroll, ecommerce, and invoicing.

Here’s why you should choose Xero for your small business
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Your self-employed business resources

Boost your bookkeeping skills with these expert guides – all written in no-nonsense language.

Bookkeeping for freelancers

Here are ways to stay in control of your daily business accounts.

Check out the guide to better books

How to pay yourself as a business owner

Learn how different types of business owners pay themselves – and decide on how much.

Here’s the guide to paying yourself

A free invoice template for freelancers

Get paid sooner with this easy-to-use professional template, designed by billing experts.

Check out the freelance invoice template

Plans to suit your business

All pricing plans cover the accounting essentials, with room to grow.

Early

Usually $20

Now $2

USD per month

Save $54 over 3 months

Growing

Usually $47

Now $4.70

USD per month

Save $126.90 over 3 months

Established

Usually $80

Now $8

USD per month

Save $216 over 3 months

Start using Xero for free

Access Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.

Connect Xero to other apps for sole traders and the self-employed

Hundreds of third-party apps integrate with Xero. Find apps for your business at the Xero App Store.

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    Oncord

    Use Oncord to build a content-rich website, grow your customer database, and communicate with email, SMS and social.

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    Stripe

    Use Stripe to accept payments from debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay for online invoices sent from Xero.

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    GoCardless

    No more late payments. Automatically debit your customer’s bank account whenever your Xero invoices are due.

Explore Xero accounting software for sole proprietors

Take control of your accounting online with Xero. Our easy-to-use, cloud-based software helps your small business grow and succeed.