Let’s be real—nothing takes the joy out of a big photography payment quite like realizing a chunk of it actually belongs to Uncle Sam. If you’ve ever reached tax season and thought, Wait… I owe HOW much?!—you’re not alone. But the good news? Tax time doesn’t have to be stressful if you have a plan in place.

In my latest YouTube video, I’m breaking down exactly how to save for taxes during the year so you’re never caught off guard by a massive tax bill again.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ How much you should actually be setting aside for taxes
✅ The simple bank account trick that makes saving automatic
✅ Why paying quarterly estimated taxes can save you from IRS penalties
✅ The best way to track your income and expenses (without the last-minute scramble)
✅ And a bonus tip that could make tax season way easier for you
The key to saving for taxes during the year is being proactive, not reactive. If you wait until tax time to figure things out, you could end up stressed, overwhelmed, and paying more than you need to. But with just a few small shifts, you can take control of your finances and keep more of your hard-earned money.
Ready to make tax season way less stressful? Watch the full video here.
And don’t forget—if you want to make sure you’re keeping more of your money, grab my free masterclass: Maximizing Your Tax Deductions as a Photographer. I’ll walk you through the five most commonly missed deductions that could save you big!
Click here to watch now → https://heathermlphoto.com/photographer-tax-deductions-masterclass
Few things make me more excited than getting the chance to help another photographer prepare for an easier tax season (and keep more of their hard-earned income! So, don’t forget to sign up for my free class — Maximizing Your Tax Deductions as a Photographer.

Give me an hour of your time, and I can show you:
➡️How to reduce your tax liability and improve your cash flow with tax deductions.
➡️The 5 key deductions every photographer needs to know about (and should probably be using).
➡️What qualifies for these deductions, and what doesn’t.
➡️How to calculate the deductions that aren’t simple and straightforward.
Last year I cut my taxable income by $12,817 just by utilizing the 5 key deductions I’m going to be sharing with you, so this is a class you won’t want to miss!
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!
XOXO ~ Heather Marie
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