The 30% rule is a decent guess and a bad system. What really goes into the number, and why lumpy creator income breaks flat percentages.
Two forms, two very different thresholds, and a real chance of getting both for the same dollar. Both rules changed for 2026 — here is what to do.
Not the aggressive stuff — the boring, defensible deductions creators leave on the table every year, including the biggest one of all.
A simple framework for what to send the IRS in April when your income is lumpy. Plus: one common mistake that costs creators thousands every year.
Everyone on TikTok says you should be an S Corp. Sometimes they're right, often they're not. Here's the math and the real break-even threshold.
If your books just say "income" and "expenses," you're flying blind. Here's how we tag every dollar so you know what is actually paying the bills.
It's not a red flag. It's not complicated. And if you work from home, you're almost certainly leaving money on the table by not claiming it.