Are you scrambling in January to figure out what to do with those 1099s that show up in your inbox—or worse, realizing you forgot to send some to contractors you worked with?
Imagine instead being fully prepared: knowing exactly what 1099s are, how to handle them, and having all your ducks in a row before tax season even begins. No last-minute panic, no unnecessary stress—just smooth sailing through your year-end to-dos.
In my latest YouTube video, A Guide to 1099s, I’m breaking it all down in simple terms for photographers like you who might be new to handling these forms. Here’s what you’ll learn:
- What is a 1099? A quick overview of why 1099s exist and how they apply to you as a photographer.
- Receiving a 1099: What to do when you get one, how to check its accuracy, and why you should still report income even if you don’t get a form.
- Issuing a 1099: Who you’re required to send them to, how to file them, and common pitfalls to avoid—like forgetting to collect W-9s from contractors.
If you’ve ever been confused about what counts as income, who needs a 1099, or how to stay compliant with the IRS, this video is your ultimate guide.
Click below to watch A Guide to 1099s: Receiving and Issuing Them, and take the guesswork out of your tax prep this year!
Few things make me more excited than getting the chance to help another photographer prepare for an easier tax season. So, don’t forget to snag the 15 Business Tax Category Breakdowns.
Let’s Prep for Tax Season – Together
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Make tracking your numbers easy with my Tax Prep Spreadsheet and ensure that tax season is a breeze.
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Mastering your business taxes starts with understanding the different tax categories. Grab my free tax category guide to take the first step towards stress-free taxes today.
Want taxes to suck less? Learn how to correctly prepare your taxes for your accountant with the Photographer Tax Course – and say hello to a confident and calm tax season!
Don’t know what you don’t know? You’re just 90 minutes from a custom tax prep system with my 1:1 Tax Prep Mentoring sessions!
XOXO ~ Heather Marie
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