Author Archives: Jessica Cummings

What does the IRS count as taxable content creator income?

Taxable Income for Content Creators

There are so many avenues of income available to influencers and online creators these days and we only expect that list to grow. On the one hand, it’s cool because it means you’ll never be entirely dependent on one line of income. If one drops out, you’ve got other methods you can turn to. But […]

What can I write off as a foodie influencer?

Foodie Influencer Tax Write Off Tips

  [5 min. read]   Firstly, genius move making this your career. We’re diehard foodies at Revel and if we didn’t love what we do, we’d be right there with you. Instead, we’re the accountants for creatives, digital creators, and influencers and recently the most popular question we’ve been getting is: “what can I write […]

Why influencers shouldn’t blindly trust social media for accounting and expenses advice.

  TikTok is a money-maker but a shady CPA.  There’s a lot of business and accounting advice on social media at the moment and if you’re an influencer, you probably know what we’re talking about. In particular, there are a few viral videos playing fast and loose with half-truths relating to S corps, business expenses, […]

I’m a social media influencer. What can I write off as an expense to my business?

  As a content creator or social media influencer, you’re living in the wild west when it comes to tax deductions. It’s more important for you than the typical business owner to be specific and have reasoning behind your write-offs. There is no one comprehensive list of all possible deductions—it’s a conceptual framework. But when […]

The scariest thing about your business

business fears

Friday the 13th. Children. Your growing business. What do they all have in common? They can be so scary! If you’re a parent, you’re probably familiar with the feeling of being afraid as your children grow up. The older they get, the less control you have on their safety and decision-making — it’s hard but […]

Why a mid-year tax check in is a ‘must have’ for your business.

Basing your tax return on government estimates can cost you in more ways than one Being a business owner is an incredible achievement. Whether you’re a freelancer,  self-employed or have a team of employees—serious kudos for making your skills pay. We’re willing to bet that if you’ve made a business out of it, then you […]