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From Beginner to Pro: How TikTok Shop Creators Are Building Thriving Businesses and Making Thousands Monthly

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From Beginner to Pro: How TikTok Shop Creators Are Building Thriving Businesses and Making Thousands Monthly

In the ever-growing world of social media, TikTok Shop has become a game-changer for creators looking to monetize their influence and products. But what does it take to stand out and succeed in this competitive space?

Black Friday Deals for Content Creators: Your Complete Guide

Deductions, Resources, Taxes

Black Friday Deals for Content Creators: Your Complete Guide

Looking to score some incredible deals on those lenses you’ve been eyeing for your content creation? Black Friday deals for Content Creators can turn into more savings on your taxes, as long as you track them properly!

Instagram Influencer Tax Write-Offs and Cost-Saving Services

Deductions, Resources, Taxes

Instagram Influencer Tax Write-Offs and Cost-Saving Services

As an Instagram influencer, you know all about maximizing your online presence—but are you maximizing your financial savings? From specific influencer tax write-offs to cost-saving services, there are clever ways to keep more cash in your pocket while doing what you love!

5 Things You Need to Know About TikTok Shop Taxes

Taxes, Deductions, Resources

5 Things You Need to Know About TikTok Shop Taxes

Are you cashing in on TikTok? While the thrill of going viral can be exhilarating, managing your earnings comes with its own set of challenges—especially when it comes to TikTok Shop taxes.

Content Creator Tax Write-Offs: The Do’s and Don’ts

Deductions, Taxes

Content Creator Tax Write-Offs: The Do’s and Don’ts

All business owners must file taxes, that includes content creators. However, there’s no reason for you to part with more than you need to! You can use tax write-offs to reduce your tax bill and your taxable income.

Decoding Content Creator Taxes: What You Need to Know

Decoding Content Creator Taxes: What You Need to Know

The role of content creator is relatively new, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t pay well. Content creators can ink lucrative deals with partners, build thriving brands, and enjoy rewarding careers.

Finding the Right Accountant for Influencers: Tips and Considerations

Business Information, Taxes

Finding the Right Accountant for Influencers: Tips and Considerations

Influencer finances and taxes are particularly complicated. It’s essential to choose an accountant who understands the industry and your needs.

Influencers and Taxes: Debunking Common Myths

Influencers and Taxes: Debunking Common Myths

A career as an influencer did not exist a few years ago, but today it constitutes a very lucrative career path. Because the space is new, there are a lot of myths that need debunking so you can confidently navigate your taxes.

Tax-Deductible Expenses Every Influencer Should Track

Taxes, Deductions

Tax-Deductible Expenses Every Influencer Should Track

Claiming every tax deduction available to you is important. It’s the only way to keep more of your income as an influencer and build a strong, stable financial base. However, accuracy is important, or you could raise red flags with the IRS.

Tax Write-Offs for Social Media Influencers: Maximize Your Savings

Taxes, Deductions

Tax Write-Offs for Social Media Influencers: Maximize Your Savings

You’ve built a thriving business as a social media influencer, but how do you keep more of your money and give less to the IRS? As an influencer, you can maximize your savings by mastering tax write-offs.

The Essentials of Bookkeeping for Influencers

The Essentials of Bookkeeping for Influencers

You’ve built a thriving brand as an influencer. But now it’s time to master the essentials of bookkeeping. We’ll explore everything you need to know, including why it’s essential to stay on top of bookkeeping from the very beginning.

Top Tax Deductions Every Influencer Should Know

Taxes, Deductions

Top Tax Deductions Every Influencer Should Know

Influencers can earn hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. It can be an incredibly lucrative profession! But like all businesses, the IRS requires a percentage of that income. But that doesn’t mean you should pay more than is required.

Top Tax Deductions Every Influencer Should Know – Part 2

Taxes, Deductions

Top Tax Deductions Every Influencer Should Know – Part 2

The less enjoyable side of being an influencer is filing taxes. But it doesn’t have to mean paying the IRS hand over fist. Understanding the available tax deductions can help you save big when tax time rolls around.

The Content Creator’s Guide to The Self-Employment Tax

The Content Creator’s Guide to The Self-Employment Tax

We know, taxes are not the most exciting thing to talk about. Unfortunately, as a business owner, you need to know this one. We created this article to help you understand the ends and outs of the dreaded Self Employment Tax.

Understanding Tax Write-Offs for Influencers and Content Creators

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Understanding Tax Write-Offs for Influencers and Content Creators

If you’re an influencer or content creator, understanding tax write offs can be a game-changer when it comes to maximizing your earnings.

Accounting 101 for Content Creators: Getting Started

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Accounting 101 for Content Creators: Getting Started

Accounting might not be particularly exciting, but it’s an essential part of running a successful business and of your journey as a content creator.

Accounting for Influencers: Beyond the Basics

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Accounting for Influencers: Beyond the Basics

As an influencer, you’re uniquely positioned to enjoy a rewarding career and considerable earnings. However, you must go beyond the finance basics to create a sustainable career and maximize your financial health.

Influencer Tax Write-Offs: Spotlight on Travel and Lifestyle Bloggers

Taxes, Business Information, Deductions

Influencer Tax Write-Offs: Spotlight on Travel and Lifestyle Bloggers

Many bloggers and influencers assume that if they’re doing something for work, they can write it off on their taxes. The truth is a bit murkier than that.

Accounting Software Recommendations for Influencers and Content Creators

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Accounting Software Recommendations for Influencers and Content Creators

As an influencer or content creator, your time is limited. The right accounting software can transform your workday and empower better financial management.

Can Influencers Write Off Clothes? Fashion and Finances

Can Influencers Write Off Clothes? Fashion and Finances

Saving money on taxes is important for everyone, and no less so for influencers like you. One thing you might be wondering is: Can clothing be considered a legitimate tax deduction?

What is an S Corp and should content creators become one?

What is an S Corp and should content creators become one?

Now that your brand is booming, it’s time to maximize your tax savings by becoming an S Corp. We’ll go through everything you need to know about S Corps and how they can help you save on taxes.

Influencer and Content Creator Taxes: The Ultimate Guide

Business Information, Deductions

Influencer and Content Creator Taxes: The Ultimate Guide

Our guide to influencer and content creator taxes covers everything you need to know to master your taxes this year. From write offs to deadlines, we got you covered.

Money Management Essentials for Content Creators

Deductions, Retirement

Money Management Essentials for Content Creators

Keeping track of your financials and doing your taxes can be a scary, but not if you stay organized. Learn easy ways to track your income and expenses with our free tools.

Do influencers pay taxes on gifts? Unraveling the mystery

Taxes, Deductions

Do influencers pay taxes on gifts? Unraveling the mystery

As an influencer, you will likely receive gifts from different brands. So, do influencers pay taxes on gifts? Most likely not, here’s why.

Do influencers need to set up an LLC? A comprehensive guide

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Do influencers need to set up an LLC? A comprehensive guide

The short answer is yes, influencers need an LLC. Even if you are making a few thousand dollars, you should form an LLC to protect you and add legitimacy to your brand.

How to file taxes as an influencer: Tax filing demystified

How to file taxes as an influencer: Tax filing demystified

Influencers and creators need to file quarterly tax payments in addition to their annual tax return by April. Learn how to easily file each of these.

Instagram creator Cameryn saves $17k in taxes

Instagram creator Cameryn saves $17k in taxes

Cameryn is an Instagram fashion content creator who makes $300k/yr as an Amazon Affiliate partner. Her old accountant said she couldn’t write off her clothing purchases because they are “personal items”, costing her to overpay $17,000 in taxes.

Influencer Parker saves $14k with Cookie Finance

Influencer Parker saves $14k with Cookie Finance

Parker is a lifestyle influencer and blogger that made $250,000 last year. She was working with a local accounting firm that would have cost her thousands of dollars in unnecessary taxes because they said she should not become an S Corp.

Navigating Tax Brackets for Content Creators

Navigating Tax Brackets for Content Creators

Taxes can be extremely confusing, especially understanding tax brackets. We’ll unravel the mystery behind tax brackets for content creators so that you’re not surprised when Tax Day rolls around.

Youtuber Jaime freed up hours of his time

Youtuber Jaime freed up hours of his time

Jaime is a YouTuber that made $175,000+ last year. Jamie tried to do his own taxes but became overwhelmed by the tracking of expenses, quarterly payments, and figuring out what expenses were deductible. He wasted hours trying to DIY everything and figure things out on his own.