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Don’t Be Afraid of Taxes

Apr 23, 2025

Does the word taxes make you want to run for the hills? You’re not alone! Many photographers put off dealing with their taxes because it feels overwhelming or confusing. But here’s the good news—you don’t have to be afraid of taxes! In my latest YouTube video, I’m breaking down exactly why tax season doesn’t have […]

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Paying your Taxes if you Didn’t Save

Mar 19, 2025

Tax season is here, and if you didn’t set aside money throughout the year, you might be feeling a little panicked right now. You’re not alone—many photographers get caught up in running their business and forget to save for taxes. But don’t worry! There’s still a way to get through this without draining your bank […]

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15 Business Tax Category Breakdowns

A 2-Step Game Plan to Organize Your Tax Numbers

Jul 17, 2024

Tax season only happens once a year, so it can be really easy to spend a ton of time handling it all at once, and then forgetting about it until March or April comes back around the next year. To only worry about it when the deadline is approaching. But what if you could spend […]

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Tax Write-Off Series: Legal and Professional Fees, Dues and Subscriptions

Feb 7, 2024

For many of us, right now is off- season!  *All those in that situation take a big sigh of relief. This is the time we get a break from the editing queue and constant client emails. Which means, we finally have time to update our systems and make sure we can provide an even better […]

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Tax Write-Off Series: Insurance and Retirement Contributions

Feb 1, 2024

Wow! What a week it has been over here! I just got home from hosting Round 2 of Conquer Live in beautiful Rosemary Beach! It was incredible to see so many businesses impacted and ah-ha moments had. I will be on a high for a very long time! But, one of the top highlights of […]

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Paying Tax on Retainers

Dec 12, 2023

Retainers are a common piece to a photography contract. Whether it is a family session, senior session, or wedding, most contracts require a client to pay a retainer to officially lock in their date with you and block off your calendar from any other inquiries. But what happens if the retainer is paid during a […]

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