If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re supposed to charge sales tax on your photography packages, you’re definitely not alone.
In this week’s YouTube video, I’m breaking down what’s taxable in your state as a photographer, so you can stop second-guessing and start making confident business decisions.
Why It Matters
Sales tax rules vary a lot depending on where you live. In some states, photographers have to charge sales tax on everything—from digitals to session fees to prints. In others, only physical products are taxed. And in a few states? Nothing at all. 😱
It’s not about what you think should be taxed—it’s about what your state actually says is taxed.
How to Find the Info You Need
Here’s what I walk you through in the video:
- What makes something taxable (and how to know what applies to YOU)
- How to find your state’s specific sales tax rules
- How to document what you learn so you can refer back to it during tax season
I also give real-world examples of how taxes apply to prints, digitals, and packages—because this stuff gets confusing fast.
Your Action Step This Week
Take 15 minutes to research your state’s photography sales tax rules. It’s one of those simple steps that can save you from expensive mistakes and penalties later on.
And don’t forget—if you want this explained even more clearly, my Make Taxes Suck Less Course was made for you.
XOXO – Heather
And don’t forget to grab the Make Taxes Suck Less Course: A Beginner Photographer’s Guide to Taxes. It includes everything you need to confidently navigate the complexities of business taxes as a photographer.
Let’s make this the year you take control of your business finances!
Let’s Prep for Tax Season – Together
Keep more of what you make inside of your business with these 5 key deductions for photographers. I’m sharing all inside of my free class — Maximizing Your Tax Deductions as a Photographer!
Make tracking your numbers easy with my Tax Prep Spreadsheet and ensure that tax season is a breeze.
Transform your passion into a thriving business and unlock success for your photography business with my free guide to setting goals for the first year of your photography business.
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!
Other Recent HMP Blog Posts:
Sales Tax Basics for Photographers – Do You Need to Collect?
What Tax Forms Do Photographers Need to File? A Beginner’s Breakdown
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