# Freelancer Tax Apps The Lilac App Helps Business Owners & More Discover Tax Savings Opportunities By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-09-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tax-savings References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/lilac) & [getlilac](https://www.getlilac.com/) As more and more people turn to freelancing, working for themselves and remote work opportunities, figuring out [personal financing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spendwell) and taking advantage of tax savings is becoming increasingly important for those hoping to grow their business. Currently in beta, startup Lilac is a smartphone app with an objective of "maximizing tax savings for the 99%." Perfect for [contractors and business owners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contractor-calculator) as well, the new consumer finance venture lets users [add their income and expenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/receiptsnap) as well as track and better understand their money so they can find tailored saving opportunities when it comes to their taxes. The totally free to use Lilac app boasts bank-level security too, so you can feel safe about using the mobile financial technology securely. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Freelancer Tax Savings:** Discovering innovative ways for freelancers to maximize their tax savings. - **Personal Finance Tracking:** Developing smartphone apps that help users track their income, expenses, and financial goals. - **Mobile Financial Technology:** Advancing the security and functionality of mobile financial technology for consumer use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fintech:** Capitalizing on the growing demand for financial technology solutions that cater to freelancers and business owners. - **Mobile App Development:** Creating customized mobile apps that offer personalized financial tracking and tax optimization features. - **Consulting & Financial Services:** Providing specialized consulting and financial services to freelancers and small business owners seeking tax savings opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Finance Tracking Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-freelance-app.md) - [Upgraded Expense Tracking Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expense-tracking-features.md) - [Streamlined Business Tax Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tax-tool.md) - [AI Tax Season Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expense-badger.md) - [Minimalist Money Management Spreadsheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-expense-app.md) - [Retirement-Focused Investment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retirement-saving-app.md) - [Freelancer Lifestyle Organization Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cluee-platform.md) - [Freelance Payment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolt.md) - [Action-Focused Finance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearmoney-app.md)