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Choosing QuickBooks depends on the tax forms you'll be filing and the features you need while managing your finances or business. QuickBooks Self- Employed (QBSE) is a special version designed for freelancers, independent contractors, and service-based entrepreneurs. QuickBooks Online (QBO) on the other hand is for business owners (C-corp, S-corp, partnership, or multiperson LLC), not a sole proprietor.
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