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The Beauty Creator's Deduction List: PR Boxes, Makeup, and Photoshoots
A PR box is usually taxable income at its retail price, not a gift. The makeup, lighting and studio time behind the video are usually deductible. Here's both sides of the ledger.
TallyFox Team
September 17, 2026 • 5 min read
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The 30% Rule: How Much to Set Aside From Every Brand Deal
That number on the invoice isn't your number. Price the deal like a business, then move 30% of every payment out of reach the day it clears.
The Influencer, Also Known as Small Business Owner
Somewhere between your first paid brand deal and your fiftieth, you stop being someone who posts and start being someone who runs a business. The content doesn't change. Everything around it does.
12 Tax Write-Offs UGC Creators Forget (And What They're Costing You)
Every write-off you forget is money you've already earned, just handed straight back to the IRS. From home office space to platform fees to half your self-employment tax, here's what UGC creators miss most.
10 Tax Deductions Every Creator Misses
Discover the most overlooked tax deductions that could save you thousands. From home office expenses to software subscriptions, learn what you might be missing.
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