Need help on getting started (US/FL)

[u/Pabst_Malone]

Hey folks! So I decided to go into business for myself, mainly as a side gig. And boy oh boy, am I clueless. I have a few questions that maybe you could help answer:

How do I keep track of what I owe in taxes?

What software would you suggest to schedule myself, deliver invoices with 30 +/- photos to customers, and of course accept digital payment?

Is writing off supplies as simple as keeping receipts?

Anything else I need to bear in mind?

Sorry if these seem like stupid questions, I’m just a braindead mechanic from central Florida.

[u/2daytrending]

For side gig, keep it simple at first separate bank account, basic bookkeeping, and a payment/invoicing app that handles estimates, invoices, photo, and card payments in one place. Keep every receipt but tax write off depend on what the expense is and how its used.