Category Archives: Taxes

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 […]

How can I save on tax with charitable donation bunching?

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The IRS has two approaches to general income tax deductions: the standard deduction or itemized deductions. The standard deduction is a set amount deducted from your income before you’re taxed. It’s sort of the ‘hassle-free’ option when it comes to your return. Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 increased the standard […]

Does becoming an S Corp make sense for my business?

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Somewhere along your entrepreneurial journey you may have asked yourself the question: does becoming an S Corp make sense for my creative business? Oftentimes, electing to become an S Corp is sold as a clever way to save on taxes and who doesn’t want to save on taxes? This aspect alone can make being an […]

How do I plan for taxes as a content creator or influencer?

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You probably thought the most difficult part of becoming a content creator was going to be generating enough quality content to keep your audience engaged and growing.  Then you thought about taxes. There’s so little information out there about how to plan for the taxes that go along with being a content creator or influencer–and […]

Why you should start your year-end tax planning now

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So, let’s kick off this blog with some bad news. There are very few changes you can make after year-end to positively impact your tax situation. Why? Because many deductions and tax planning strategies have to be implemented during the tax year (or at least by December 31). The best time to get things in […]

Hey, why do I have a penalty if I filed an extension?

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Have you ever filed an extension for your tax return but still received a penalty from the IRS? Well, you’re certainly not the first to assume that filing an extension prevented a penalty. It’s particularly frustrating if you thought you were playing by the administrative rules. Being on top of your admin and your finances […]

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 […]

How can I manage expenses for my creative business?

You started your creative business because you were following your passion. Surprisingly enough, that passion wasn’t expense management. But, in order to build a long-term, sustainable career doing what you love, good accounting is vital. Here are our top three tips for managing expenses so you can stay compliant and stay profitable as you grow […]

I missed my 1099s deadline. What do I do now?

You’ve just received a heartstopping email. One of your vendors is asking why you didn’t send them their 1099. The deadline has long since passed, and now you’re half expecting the IRS to bang down your door threatening audits and penalties. What do you do? Don’t panic Around February of every year, we see a […]