If bookkeeping and taxes feel confusing — or like they’re basically the same thing — you’re not alone. Most photographers know they should understand their numbers, but when words like “bookkeeping,” “taxes,” and “deductions” get thrown around, it can feel overwhelming fast. And usually, the only time this confusion really shows up is when tax […]

Have you ever bought something big for your photography business, like a new camera body, lens, or computer, and then wondered, “Wait… how do I actually handle this for taxes?” That’s exactly what we’re tackling today: Understanding amortization for photographers (in plain English, no accounting degree required). As a wedding photographer turned tax educator, I […]

Are you scrambling in January to figure out what to do with those 1099s that show up in your inbox—or worse, realizing you forgot to send some to contractors you worked with? Imagine instead being fully prepared: knowing exactly what 1099s are, how to handle them, and having all your ducks in a row before […]

Benjamin Franklin said it best — in the world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.  You heard that right. Taxes are not something you can just ignore or push off until next year or until you have more time. This is something we, as individuals, have to do every single year. And, as a […]