Good tax planning isn't about chasing gimmicks or finding some weird trick on TikTok to get your taxes to zero. It's about understanding where the business owner is today, where they're trying to go over the next three to five years, and making tax decisions with that bigger picture in mind.

Most photography businesses do not need multiple LLCs or business entities unless there is a specific legal, tax, liability, or operational reason for separating them.

At Big Picture CPA, our work with photography business owners extends beyond preparing a tax return once a year. We want the books, tax planning, and financial conversations happening throughout the year, while the numbers can still help you make better decisions.

You’ve probably heard by now about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), but would you like the part that applies to photographers translated into human speak? Just like the rest of humanity, you really just need to know the part that applies to you, so we got you covered! By the way, expect to hear *we are experiencing high call volumes* in a delightfully monotone voice when you call and be patient because it can take some time to get your claim pro

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