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3 Tax Issues for New Photographers

Jul 10, 2024

Whether you started your business with the intention of starting a business, or you picked up a camera to satisfy an urge to create and somehow found yourself running a business —  as a photography business you’ve got to pay your taxes. Typically what that looks like is ignoring your taxes all year and then […]

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What is a bookkeeper, accountant, and CPA?

Jun 12, 2024

I’m currently in the middle of packing for a beach trip. Yes, I’m already dreaming of the ocean waves and sand between my toes! You know how it is — getting all those last-minute things done, so I can truly relax and not think about anything business-related while I’m away. But before I hit the […]

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How to Pay Estimated Taxes?

May 30, 2024

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 […]

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Weekly Tax Organization Rhythm

May 22, 2024

Today, I wanted to share a little secret that’s made a big difference in my life: Having a solid morning routine. There’s something magical about starting the day with a sense of purpose and clarity. Whether it’s a brisk walk, a quiet cup of coffee, or some journaling time, setting a positive tone in the […]

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What are Estimated Taxes?

May 8, 2024

Tell me I’m not the only one…. If you spread out a price into several payments instead of one payment, it somehow makes your brain feel like it isn’t quite as “big” of a hit to your bank account. For instance, seeing $1,000 could take your breath away, but four payments for $250 doesn’t seem […]

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Ordinary and Necessary Business Expenses

May 1, 2024

This week, I was on a mission to find new wedding shoes. The souls peeled off the front of one of my pairs from last year, and the other was starting to rip down the side. I put them to good use. I figured that probably wouldn’t be the best look on a wedding day… […]

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What are Business Travel Expenses?

Apr 24, 2024

So far this year, I have turned on the OOO responder and traveled to Texas and Florida! I had never been to Texas before, and Florida is always a favorite place to visit. Texas was for the Creative Educator Conference. It was freezing cold, so I didn’t really explore the state but got to connect […]

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Tax Deadlines You Need to Know

Apr 10, 2024

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 […]

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Tax Write-Off Series: Bank Charges and Continuing Education

Feb 21, 2024

I have a question for you. What is your favorite course, conference, or piece of education you learned from in 2023?  In this industry, things are ALWAYS changing, and so I never want to stop learning. I would love to hear your favorites in case it is something I haven’t taken/could be helpful for my […]

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Tax Write-Offs for Photographers: Home Office and Uniforms

Jan 23, 2024

Last week, I attended the incredible Creative Educator Conference in Texas. If you’re new around here and haven’t see any of my previous tax write-off videos for photographers, click here for more. Although it was freezing cold outside, the content in the conference was on fire. My hand kept cramping from all the notes I […]

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