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it's time to get organized for tax time!

What should you expect when you enroll in Master Your Bookkeeping...and even the Complete Tax Collection for Photographers?

I know how exciting it can be to take a leap and make a big investment... and nothing is worse than taking that leap and then hearing crickets.

So here's what happens immediately after you sign up for the courses.

If you enroll in the Complete Tax Collection - you'll have INSTANT ACCESS to Total Tax Transformation AND Sales Tax 101. This will give you the opportunity to learn and lay down the foundations of your bookkeeping before the BIG Master Your Bookkeeping launch.

Master Your Bookkeeping will officially kick off on February 2nd - and Module 1 will be LIVE. This is when we'll officially dive in - QBO vs QSBE, Picking your QBO version, and Creating your QBO.

Ready to take that leap? Send me a DM and let's do this!

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It's back!

For MONTHS I have been getting messages in my DMs and inbox asking for resources for QuickBooks.

And during that time, I was updating the photographer favorite bookkeeping course, Master Your Bookkeeping.

What does this means for you?
👉 Confidence with your bookkeeping and tax-time readiness
👉 Understand where you are in your business
👉 Never playing catchup with your bookkeeping

Swipe through to see what this course includes. Double tap if you would like to get your financial sh!t in order once and for all.

And NOW - you can join as a Founding Member and with up to $400 in savings!

Head to the link in the bio!

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Fairy Godmothers don't exist - BUT I DO!

Bippity-boppity-boo.

And just like you have achieved your dream of financial freedom and tax time confidence with the wave of a wand.

Okay, so that's not possible, but can you make it happen? DEFINITELY! I've seen it so many times.

Photographers JUST 👏 LIKE 👏 YOU have been transforming their bookkeeping and scaling their business with Master Your Bookkeeping.

AND for just a few short days you can join as a Founding Member, grab up to $400 off, AND get the Complete Tax Collection for Photographers. You won't find support and a community like this anywhere else.

Are you ready!? If you're ready to quit sweating during tax time comment "Let's DO THIS" 👇 or head to the link in the bio

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I have seen so many small business owners confused and frustrated by third party merchant fees.

Can I get a 🙋‍♀️?

There have been many posts in my social media circles asking how to reconcile bank deposits to customer payments after merchant fees are taken out of the deposits.

This is a little tricky at first but once you get the hang of it and understand what is happening on the back end.

To give you a hand, I have created a step by step walkthrough for you! Send me a DM if you'd like tutorial!

You can also dive in deep and take control of your bookkeeping! Master Your Bookkeeping was created to help you
👉 set up a new QBO account
👏 get special savings on your subscription
🙌 set by step guidance on setting up your entire file, chart of accounts, import history, reconcile your accounts, and integrate QBO with your systems and CRM.

Join the waitlist with the link in the bio.

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ANYONE can add this bookkeeping trick to their business.

If finding more hands off experience with your bookkeeping or creating systems from scratch just feels inundating and out of reach right now, I have a solution for you!

👉 QuickBooks Online

When it comes to bookkeeping and taxes, it may be exactly what you have been longing for in your business.

This is easily one of my favorite systems out there. So let's DIVE IN! QBO could easily take your bookkeeping stress from overwhelmed to ready for tax time!

For all of the details, comment - I WANT TO KNOW MORE.

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Did you know that you don't have to do QuickBooks alone?

We understand that bookkeeping takes time - especially when you have to set the system up on your own! And as a photographer, your time is money. The more time you have, the more you can dedicate to activities that will allow you to grow your business, go on more shoots, and bring in more revenue. After all, isn’t that the goal?

We provide multiple packages that will help you break up with your bookkeeping and gain control of your financials - we even help set up QBO from files to integrations!

Want to work with us? Let's chat! Send me a DM.

Don't forget to get on the waitlist for the exclusive Master Your Bookkeeping course - the only complete step-by-step program that to shows you how to
setup your QuickBooks Online for your Photography Business. comment below MYB and I'll send you the direct link.

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I had a question come across my inbox the other day asking if I did training on systems and processes. And ultimately, I do!

I have the secret sauce for creating more time. And I'm sure you're thinking, Yeah right! But really, I do!

There was a time in my business where I was scaling and feeling fantastic and all of a sudden it plateaued. I had no idea what had happened...or why. And after breaking down every piece of my situation, I found out that I was missing a crucial component to my systems.

In my course, Master Your Bookkeeping, you will find an arsenal of resources to do just that! ESPECIALLY with QuickBooks and Dubsado.

MYB will be coming straight to you - new and improved! Head to the link in the bio and get on the waitlist for updates on this exclusive course.

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"As a new creative business solopreneur, I didn't have the resources to just hire a bookkeeper, and deep down I knew that understanding my books and finances was something that I needed to understand to fully own my CEO role. I just sucked at it. I am so grateful for Master Your Bookkeeping. I can't recommend it enough to my creative friends. Tiffany has a way of explaining the process in a way that us creatives get... beautiful, clear instructions with a friendly tone, it really felt like I was learning from a friend. I never felt that she was speaking over my head." Natalie Siebert

It is time to get your financial sh!t together. Together, we’ll get you on track once and for all through well organized bookkeeping, automated systems and proactive tax planning. Imagine being able to create more & stress less!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Join the waitlist for the exclusive, step by step course to master QuickBooks Online for your photography business.

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Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Warm Wishes,
The Bastian Accounting Team

Did you know that you can process customer payment and set up auto-debits right inside QuickBooks Online? This is just another reason to implement this powerful bookkeeping app.

Did you know that you can process customer payment and set up auto-debits right inside QuickBooks Online? This is just another reason to implement this powerful bookkeeping app.

You will also have:
👉Invoicing
💸Auto Debits
📍Card Reader
🙋‍♀️Integrations with website and shopping carts

I can also get you special rates because I am a Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor. If you'd like to learn more about these, send me a DM with QBOrates.

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Have you heard of Master Your Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online?

It is one of my top-selling courses - and for good reason. This is the course you need if you want to master your bookkeeping for good! This is the only complete step-by-step course for photographers showing you how to set up your QuickBooks Online for your photography business.

Get organized, prepared, and tax time confident - join the waitlist today!

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At Bastian Accounting, we use QuickBooks Online for all of our one on one Photography clients. I receive many questions from Photographers asking WHY I choose QuickBooks Online, so I wanted to break out all the features (many you may not be aware of).

The first this that you need to know is that there are multiple versions of QuickBooks. QuickBooks Self Employed is one of those options but it is NOT intended for Photographers.

With QBO, you'll get:
📍Complete Financial Reports
💥Integrations
🙌Direct Sync with PayPal and Amazon
👏Mobile App
👉QuickBooks Payments
😍Recurring Transactions
🥳Track and File 1099's
❤Mileage Tracker
💸Sales Tax Reporting and Tracking
🤗Payroll
✔Reconciling

Now is the time to get your bookkeeping mastered so you are READY for tax time! Sign up now and you can get my special QBO pricing (50% off your subscription for the first year). Comment or DM 'IM READY' and I'll send you the link!
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I am about to throw out a REALLY unpopular fact (NOT opinion)!

QuickBooks Self Employed is NOT for photographers.

There are many versions of QuickBooks and while QBSE does say self-employed, it is designed more for gig type work (think DoorDash, Uber, etc.).
I find many Photographers enroll in QuickBooks Self-Employed and end up super frustrated, and I would like to show you why.

QuickBooks Self-Employed allows those on the go, taking jobs here and there, to keep track of their income and tax implications of that self-employed income. They can track mileage inside the app and use one bank account to split transactions, and it calculates estimated tax payments based on input (if it’s correct), but that’s about the extent of it.

Here is what it lacks (and these are crucial for your photography business)
It has no integrations with third-party apps
👉No tracking Sales and Sales Tax
👉No tracking or preparing 1099's
👉No recurring transactions
👉No managing or paying vendor bills
👉Very limited reporting
👉No way to reconcile your transactions
👉No Payroll
👉Limited Invoices
👉No Chart of Accounts

I tell photographers that although I am an Intuit Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor, I honestly feel that QuickBooks Self Employed provides half the product for half the price (you get what you pay for).

Do you need to make the switch to QBO?
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Photographers are often in business as contractors for others or have contractors working for them.

Working with contractors brings a whole new level of compliance. You must have a completed & signed W-9 form on file for anyone you pay for services (not products) who are self-employed.

Usually, you need to file 1099’s for contractors you paid $600 or more in January each year.

However, If you pay your contractors through a Third Party Network Transaction, you relieve yourself of the responsibility and no longer have to file 1099’s.

Here are a few things you need to know: go ahead and save this post for future reference too!

STILL obtain a completed W9 for each contractor to keep compliant.
If you pay your contractors through third party network payment processors like Paypal or on a credit card, the 1099 reporting responsibility falls on the third-party payment processor (Paypal or credit card), not you.
Third-party network payment processors have to report all payments of 20,000 or more on a 1099-K.
Checks, cash, and ACH payments DO NOT COUNT as third party network payments.

Did this surprise you? Let me know below!
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Psst. Hey you.

Just stopping your scroll for a sec in order to share this special message from my heart to yours:

“Embrace failure. Missteps and roadblocks are inevitable but are ultimately an opportunity to learn, pivot, and go after your goals with a new perspective.” - Jenny Fleiss

These are words that I live by and they always bring light to my heart!

If you are overwhelmed, overbooked, struggling, or feeling like you are failing - this is an opportunity in disguise! Take a moment to breathe, reflect, adjust, and go at it again.

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Never stress about Tax Time again!

It is time to make sure that your financial sh!t is in order!
WHY!?
Well, for one, you'll be able to create more and stress less!

It also paves the path for you to scale beyond belief.

Even though we are wrapping up the year, there is still time to make the biggest change to your business - getting your financial sh!t in order.

The first thing you should do is go grab your FREE Tax Time Checklist with the link in the bio!

The second thing you should do is go check out all of my FREE resources to help you organized and complaint in your business.

If you'd rather skip all of that and break up with your bookkeeping, comment IM READY below!
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Hey there!

I am Tiffany, the head Bean Counter of Bastian Accounting.

In case you haven't noticed, I am a bit different from a CPA. I am an EA - which is an IRS Enrolled Agent. Without getting into the nitty-gritty here, I can make sure your photography business is tax time ready, compliant, and I can help you optimize your $$$.

Tax time is just around the corner and NOW is the time to get all of your ducks in a row.

If you are a totally awesome photographer
If you are completely rocking your business
If you provide amazing results for your clients
If you have a bank account that shows it
If you know bookkeeping and taxes are important
If you keep promising yourself that you'll get on track

BUT you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and have no idea where to start or whom to turn to...

You're in the right place!

Whether you are looking for a DIY approach or you are wanting to hand it all over - my team and I are here for you (and we completely understand your business - photography).

If you need this support, reply I WANT MORE! My team and I will reach out and help you get started.

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Are you ready to see a full-blown client transformation?

Tax TIme is often a dreaded time for Photographers. Creating is their passion and expertise - not financials. So at the end of the year (or the beginning), they are left stressed, overwhelmed, and sometimes even scared.

🥴They haven't done their books all year.
😬They haven't tracked any of their expenses.
👏They don't have an organization system in place.
👉They have grown so much that they have no idea where they are in their business.

These are just a couple of scenarios that we commonly see at Bastian Accounting. No matter where you are in your business - we are here to help! Financials are hard, especially when they aren't your area of expertise.

The good news - you still have time to get Tax Time ready! Grab your FREE Tax Time Checklist with the link in the bio.

Are you tax time ready? Let me know below!
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EVER FAKE IT?

There is this phrase: FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT. I think there is A LOT to be said about that but in your business, there is also a lot of room to not FAKE IT - and that is in your bookkeeping.

It is so crucial to understand what is going on on the financial side of your business, to make sure that you are compliant, and also, that you are organized and prepared.

I know it is easy to push this little part of business off - it isn't your passion NOR is it your area of expertise. But let me tell you, after being an Accountant for Photographers for 15+ years, one of the biggest mistakes I see if when a photographer doesn't have their financial sh!t in order. Come tax time, they have a huge headache on their hands, they end up having books that aren't accurate, which can lead to a headache down the road, and well, tax time is just not fun!

But here is the deal - I have had clients literally tell me that they are looking forward to tax season when they work with me. If you don't believe me, go look at my success stories. If you are ready to get ahead of the game - because there is still time - let's get started with some easy, actionable steps you get you TAX TIME READY.

Head to the link in the bio and grab the Tax Time Checklist that I use with all of my clients! If you'd like more support, just send me a DM! I can help you find the right resources and services that will get your financial sh!t in order once and for all.

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