Tax lingo can be quite confusing. It may even feel like you are learning a new language. Two terms you’ll hear a lot are “tax deductions” and “tax credits.” But what’s the difference, and how can each help you save money? In my latest YouTube video, we break down everything you need to know about […]
Let’s face it—taxes aren’t exactly the most exciting part of running a photography business, but they’re crucial to understand if you want to keep more of your income. One of the most common questions photographers have is, “What tax bracket am I in?” In my latest YouTube video, I’m breaking down what you need to […]
Let’s talk about your yearly tax appointment. Do you go into it nervous or unprepared? Maybe you bring in every paper and number possible because you don’t know what information your accountant or CPA actually needs. Then your meeting lasts forever because you have to sift through every paper to find the number they need, […]
When I first started my photography business, taxes used to make me cringe. I would wait until the last minute to gather my numbers, and boy, did it cause lots of late nights sifting through receipts to find everything I needed to provide to my CPA. Every spring, our dinner table would disappear for a […]
I’ve got some exciting news to share, and it’s not just about my daughter Adalynn’s first swim class. Though that was pretty adorable! Picture a 14-month-old and her daddy singing songs and kicking in the pool! My heart melted into a puddle! I can’t wait for the next one! Watching her splash around and learn […]
It is officially the start of summer! Any big plans to enjoy the beautiful weather? Beach trip, camping, exploring a new city? The options are endless! As I was looking through my agenda book (yes, I’m still a paper girl) to mark down new summer plans, a big reminder showed up! Any chance you also […]
T-minus five days!!!! Are you on Team Relaxation or Team FREAKING OUT??? Or maybe you are questioning what I am even talking about. April 15th. The deadline for filing your taxes. Hopefully, you are reading this and have already completed it and potentially even received a refund. Whoop! Whoop! But if not, now is the […]
This week is a big week in our family! Adalynn turns ONE! Even typing it, I still can’t comprehend it. It has been exhausting but so rewarding, hard but full of fun, trying but oh so worth it! Being a mom has made me take a step back in my business and see how I […]
Real talk: I am having a slight freak out moment… I just licked (aka pulled the sticker cover off, haha) and sealed up the final envelope for Adalynn’s FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY!!! What in the world?!? Where did the last year go? I can’t believe I am about to have a one year old. If you […]
It’s the end of the month! Have you been staying on top of categorizing your expenses each week? If not, now is the time to make sure February is taken care of, so it doesn’t pile up at the end of the year. This can be done by: Whichever way you decide to categorize your […]