About Sole Ledger

Sole Ledger was founded in 2026 by Maya Chen, a freelance writer who spent one too many Aprils scrambling through shoebox receipts and ambiguous IRS worksheets. After testing quarterly tax workflows across three tax years and two accounting software migrations, she built this desk to document what actually works for self-filers.

Our editorial method is straightforward: every guide is built from a real tax situation, either a staffer's own filing or a verified case with documentation. We do not publish sponsored tax software tutorials, affiliate-heavy 'best of' lists disguised as advice, or content farm explainers. When we recommend a record-keeping system, we have used it for at least one full tax year. When we explain a deduction, we cite the specific IRS publication or regulation.

We do not offer personalized tax advice, and nothing here substitutes for a qualified tax professional. For corrections, source requests, or to share your own filing-season field notes, contact [email protected]. We read everything and respond to most.