Receipts are one of the most common things photographers avoid until tax season arrives. February or March shows up, and suddenly you are searching everywhere. You might be digging through old emails, folders, or even your glove box. Some photographers even end up with a shoebox full of crumpled receipts. Trying to rebuild an entire […]

As a photographer and educator who works with creatives in their first few years of business, I know how confusing sales tax can be. Between state-specific rules, inconsistent advice in Facebook groups, and the feeling of “I’m just a service provider—this shouldn’t apply to me,” it’s no wonder so many photographers feel overwhelmed. That’s exactly […]

Let’s be real for a second: the word “audit” makes most of us want to run for the hills.Especially if you’re in your first few years of business and still figuring out how to file taxes as a creative entrepreneur. But here’s the truth… Getting audited as a photographer doesn’t have to send you into […]