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Tax Tips & Resources
Free Resources
Tax Tips &
Resources
Ten free guides, calculators, and checklists built specifically for self-employed creators, freelancers, and small business owners in New York and beyond.
Being self-employed means navigating taxes without an HR department to explain things. These resources are designed to fill that gap — plain-language guides covering the questions our clients ask most often.
Everything here is free. For advice specific to your situation, book a free 15-minute call with Jahan.
All Resources
01
Self-Employed Tax Filing Calendar
Every federal, NY State, Massachusetts, and NYC deadline in one place: quarterly estimated payments, annual returns, 1099 dates, and creator-specific reminders.
02
Creator Write-Offs Cheat Sheet
A categorized list of every legitimate deduction for influencers, models, and content creators — including the ones most people miss, like platform fees, wardrobe, and research subscriptions.
03
Brand Deal & Creator Income Tracker
A ready-to-use Excel spreadsheet with an income log, expense tracker, and a quarterly tax summary dashboard that auto-calculates your estimated federal, NY State, and NYC taxes as you log payments throughout the year.
04
Quarterly Estimated Tax Calculator
05
LLC vs. Sole Proprietor — Decision Guide
A side-by-side comparison, decision flowchart, and real cost breakdowns for New York and Massachusetts. Helps you decide whether forming an LLC makes financial sense for where you are right now.
06
NYC Freelancer & Creator Tax Guide
A plain-English breakdown of every tax layer a self-employed creative in New York City faces: federal income, SE tax, NY State, NYC personal income, and the NYC Unincorporated Business Tax most people don't know exists.
07
Monthly Bookkeeping Checklist
An interactive checklist covering income tracking, expenses, bank reconciliation, invoices, and tax set-asides — everything to do before the end of each month so tax season is never a scramble.
08
Am I an Employee or Independent Contractor?
An interactive 6-question quiz plus a full breakdown of the IRS three-part test. Includes real creator scenarios — brand deals, UGC work, modeling gigs — and what to do if you think you've been misclassified.
09
Content Creator Business Startup Checklist
Going full-time? A five-phase interactive checklist — from getting your EIN and opening a business account, to setting up quarterly tax payments and choosing a retirement account — with a suggested 30-day launch timeline.
10
Tax Savings Rate Calculator
Slide to your income level and instantly see — in dollars, not just percentages — exactly how much to set aside from each payment, what you'll owe each quarter, and what you'll keep after all taxes.
Questions about your specific situation?
These resources cover the common ground. For advice tailored to your income, your platform, and your state, book a free 15-minute call with Jahan. We're available evenings and weekends — because that's when creators actually have time.