Independent practice, explained clearly
Thinking about going 1099 as a CRNA?
Understand the money, taxes, benefits, and business setup—so you can compare the opportunity with your W2 role and decide with confidence.
“No hype. Just the questions to ask, numbers to run, and systems to set up before you make the switch.
Free calculator
What is your W2 job really worth?
Put salary, benefits, time off, and employer costs into one honest comparison.
Educational estimate—not tax, legal, or financial advice.
Where are you in your 1099 journey?
Skip the generic feed. Start with the information that matches the decision in front of you.
Why trust this site
Written by someone living it right now
The 1099 CRNA Guide is written by a practicing CRNA who has also had to make the same real time decisions. The templates and strategies here have not only helped with the transition from W2 to 1099 but have also held steady while navigating up to seven CRNA contracts across multiple facilities at the same time. Nothing here is theory from the sidelines. Every guide comes from navigating credentialing, contracts, and quarterly taxes in real time, and every spreadsheet was built to run my own books before it was ever offered for sale.
- Practicing 1099 CRNA
- 7 contracts, one system
- Tools built for my own books
Tools for the parts that get messy.
Spreadsheets built for the money side of 1099 life.
Income + expense tracking
The 1099 Ledger
The 1099 Ledger is a complete financial management workbook built in Excel — designed specifically for 1099 healthcare professionals working as CRNAs, NPs, PAs, and MDs.
- Track the details your CPA needs
- See the year at a glance
- Reduce tax-season scramble
Cash-flow planning
The 1099 CRNA Cashflow Planner
This is a purpose-built Excel workbook (can also be used with Google Sheets) that projects your cash position week by week across a full year — automatically, based on the shifts you actually work and the agencies you work with.
- Give each payment a job
- Plan beyond the next paycheck
- Build a steadier monthly rhythm
Build your 1099 foundation.
Guides organized by the decisions you need to make—not by publish date.
W2 vs. 1099 pay
Rates, benefits, time off, and the true cost of independence.
Set aside and stay ready
Estimated payments, deductions, and the records to keep.
Replace the safety net
Health coverage, disability, retirement, and paid time off.
Set up your operation
Entities, accounts, contracts, workflow, and professional support.
Free 1099 CRNA checklist
Know what to track before tax season.
Get the 1099 CRNA deduction checklist—a practical starting point for organizing common business expenses and the records that support them.
Inside the checklist
One clean reference for the year
- Licensing and credentialing
- CME, travel, and professional education
- Insurance and business services
- Work supplies and technology
- Questions to take to your tax professional
Not sure where to begin?
Start with the complete transition guide, then use the rate calculator when you’re ready to put numbers around your decision.