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Meal Deductions For Photographers
Understanding which meals you can write off in your photography business doesn’t have to be complicated. This guide breaks down exactly what counts as a deductible business meal, what doesn’t, and how to track everything the IRS requires — from receipts to mileage. Learn how the 50% rule works, what to record in your books, and how to confidently claim every meal deduction you’re entitled to.
Decoding the 1099-K for Photographers
Photographers using a third-party payment processor to facilitate transactions may receive a 1099-K. It’s important to understand how the 1099-K impacts payments in your photography business..
Home Office Deduction Worksheet
Everything you need to know about the home office deduction including a free worksheet to help you figure which way to take the home office deduction.
How to reconcile merchant fees to deposits in QuickBooks Online
I have seen so many creative entrepreneur clients confused and frustrated by deposits after bank fees are taken out - I will show you how to reconcile your deposits to bank feeds in QuickBooks Online
3 Reasons To Reconcile Your Bank Account
These are the top 3 reasons you need to reconcile your bank account...
How I Use Dubsado & QuickBooks Payments To Save Time & Money
I am all for automation, it's the only way to get more done! I will show you how I use Dubsado with QuickBooks Payments to save both time & money!
1099-NEC (New in 2020)
So, what's the deal with receipts? How long should you keep your receipts, what counts as a receipt, what happens if you lose a receipt?Did you know there are special requirements for meals and gift receipts - We'll cover all of this and more.
Receipts 101
So, what's the deal with receipts? How long should you keep your receipts, what counts as a receipt, what happens if you lose a receipt?Did you know there are special requirements for meals and gift receipts - We'll cover all of this and more.
Pay Contractors This Way to Relieve Yourself of 1099 Responsibility
So, what's the deal with receipts? How long should you keep your receipts, what counts as a receipt, what happens if you lose a receipt?Did you know there are special requirements for meals and gift receipts - We'll cover all of this and more.
Travel Deductions for Photographers
When you are growing your business, meeting with clients, expanding your knowledge to help you propel your business forward, and traveling to get everything done, it is important to understand Travel Deductions.
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