Category Archives: No Surprises

I’m transitioning my accounting to Revel. What’s it like?

Switching to Revel

  We’re glad you asked. Hey, switching to a new accountant is a big thing. We know you’ve got a busy schedule. You’re putting your talents and long hours into building an empire and change just ain’t easy.  Let’s look at what to expect when you move your accounting to us. We start new clients […]

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 […]

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 […]

The best accounting software for creative business owners

There are a LOT of accounting packages out there for a small and growing business to consider. While researching accounting platforms, it’s likely one or more of these questions have crossed your mind at one point or another: “Do I use QuickBooks? Seems like most people are?” “Do I use Wave? It’s free…” “Do I use […]

Who is a “Revel Creative”?

From time to time folks will approach us because they’ve heard about Revel through a friend or a recommendation request, and they’re wondering… am I the kind of business Revel works with? Is this going to be a good fit? 💭 Revel exists to serve clients in the “creative and entertainment industries,” but what does […]

Top Mistakes from DIY-ing Your Accounting and Taxes (and the price you’re paying for it…)

I had to take a deep breath before writing this post. It can be the kind of self-serving nonsense that’s out there clogging up the internet. And let’s face it, as a CPA firm, we’re far from unbiased in this conversation. But there’s one really compelling reason to share this content with you, and it’s […]