Jeantil Beltre | Accountant for Creators
@jeantil26.bsky.social
Accountant for Content Creators and Artists💻🎨
Turn your passion into a sustainable business
Simplifying your finances in the creator economy
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Turn your passion into a sustainable business
Simplifying your finances in the creator economy
⬇️Grab an Income & Expense Tracker
tinyurl.com/beltrefinancial
RECAP
To quickly save on taxes, you can:
1) Save for retirement
2) Prepay expenses
3) Consider your business entity
This may seem complex, but taking these steps puts you in more control of your taxes
Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. My DMs are open if you have any specific questions!
To quickly save on taxes, you can:
1) Save for retirement
2) Prepay expenses
3) Consider your business entity
This may seem complex, but taking these steps puts you in more control of your taxes
Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. My DMs are open if you have any specific questions!
September 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
RECAP
To quickly save on taxes, you can:
1) Save for retirement
2) Prepay expenses
3) Consider your business entity
This may seem complex, but taking these steps puts you in more control of your taxes
Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. My DMs are open if you have any specific questions!
To quickly save on taxes, you can:
1) Save for retirement
2) Prepay expenses
3) Consider your business entity
This may seem complex, but taking these steps puts you in more control of your taxes
Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. My DMs are open if you have any specific questions!
The Entity Question
If you're a sole proprietor hitting >$60k net profit, it might be time to consider becoming an S-Corp for next year.
An S-Corp can save on self-employment taxes.
This is a complex decision with several pros/cons, so it should probably be a Q4 consideration, not a Q4 action.
If you're a sole proprietor hitting >$60k net profit, it might be time to consider becoming an S-Corp for next year.
An S-Corp can save on self-employment taxes.
This is a complex decision with several pros/cons, so it should probably be a Q4 consideration, not a Q4 action.
September 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The Entity Question
If you're a sole proprietor hitting >$60k net profit, it might be time to consider becoming an S-Corp for next year.
An S-Corp can save on self-employment taxes.
This is a complex decision with several pros/cons, so it should probably be a Q4 consideration, not a Q4 action.
If you're a sole proprietor hitting >$60k net profit, it might be time to consider becoming an S-Corp for next year.
An S-Corp can save on self-employment taxes.
This is a complex decision with several pros/cons, so it should probably be a Q4 consideration, not a Q4 action.
Purchase Next Year's Expenses Today
Make necessary purchases in advance. Need new gear for next year? Buy it now to deduct it now to lower your taxable income
Most creators will prepay predictable and necessary expenses like Software Subscriptions and Office Equipment/Supplies.
Make necessary purchases in advance. Need new gear for next year? Buy it now to deduct it now to lower your taxable income
Most creators will prepay predictable and necessary expenses like Software Subscriptions and Office Equipment/Supplies.
September 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Purchase Next Year's Expenses Today
Make necessary purchases in advance. Need new gear for next year? Buy it now to deduct it now to lower your taxable income
Most creators will prepay predictable and necessary expenses like Software Subscriptions and Office Equipment/Supplies.
Make necessary purchases in advance. Need new gear for next year? Buy it now to deduct it now to lower your taxable income
Most creators will prepay predictable and necessary expenses like Software Subscriptions and Office Equipment/Supplies.
Maximize Your Retirement Savings (The Power Move)
A Solo 401(k) or SEP IRA lets you contribute a significant portion of your net profit.
Example: On $80k profit, you could shelter ~$16k+ directly from taxes.
You have until your tax filing deadline next year to set up and contribute for this year.
A Solo 401(k) or SEP IRA lets you contribute a significant portion of your net profit.
Example: On $80k profit, you could shelter ~$16k+ directly from taxes.
You have until your tax filing deadline next year to set up and contribute for this year.
September 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Maximize Your Retirement Savings (The Power Move)
A Solo 401(k) or SEP IRA lets you contribute a significant portion of your net profit.
Example: On $80k profit, you could shelter ~$16k+ directly from taxes.
You have until your tax filing deadline next year to set up and contribute for this year.
A Solo 401(k) or SEP IRA lets you contribute a significant portion of your net profit.
Example: On $80k profit, you could shelter ~$16k+ directly from taxes.
You have until your tax filing deadline next year to set up and contribute for this year.
The Foundation - Know Your Numbers
You can't manage what you don't know!
1. Tally your Net Profit (Income - Expenses) for the year
2. Estimate your tax bill using a tax calculator (I prefer KeeperTax's)
Now you have your starting point!
You can't manage what you don't know!
1. Tally your Net Profit (Income - Expenses) for the year
2. Estimate your tax bill using a tax calculator (I prefer KeeperTax's)
Now you have your starting point!
September 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The Foundation - Know Your Numbers
You can't manage what you don't know!
1. Tally your Net Profit (Income - Expenses) for the year
2. Estimate your tax bill using a tax calculator (I prefer KeeperTax's)
Now you have your starting point!
You can't manage what you don't know!
1. Tally your Net Profit (Income - Expenses) for the year
2. Estimate your tax bill using a tax calculator (I prefer KeeperTax's)
Now you have your starting point!
Don’t even bother with them. A look at their post history and you’ll see they just want to rile you up. Not worth your time or your energy.
December 14, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Don’t even bother with them. A look at their post history and you’ll see they just want to rile you up. Not worth your time or your energy.
I think the ducky helps illustrate she cares about the water and the wildlife it supports!
December 14, 2024 at 3:38 AM
I think the ducky helps illustrate she cares about the water and the wildlife it supports!
This also applies to S and C-Corps as well. As a bookkeeper who’s specialized to work with artists, idk how many times I’ve had to remind clients about filing this report 😅
November 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM
This also applies to S and C-Corps as well. As a bookkeeper who’s specialized to work with artists, idk how many times I’ve had to remind clients about filing this report 😅
Congrats on another successful crowdfunding!
November 22, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Congrats on another successful crowdfunding!
Especially those tax forms! I’m a bookkeeper and even I need the constant reminder for myself lol 😆
November 19, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Especially those tax forms! I’m a bookkeeper and even I need the constant reminder for myself lol 😆
I love the contrasting colors here! It makes the sunlight feel almost magical ✨
November 19, 2024 at 4:34 AM
I love the contrasting colors here! It makes the sunlight feel almost magical ✨
Love their highlights! ❤️
November 19, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Love their highlights! ❤️
That would be awesome! Your prints in your store look great btw! Especially your October one!
November 19, 2024 at 4:29 AM
That would be awesome! Your prints in your store look great btw! Especially your October one!
Congrats! 🍾
November 19, 2024 at 4:22 AM
Congrats! 🍾
Never understood putting hands on another person. Just…why?
November 19, 2024 at 4:19 AM
Never understood putting hands on another person. Just…why?
Just checked out the video and it looks great 🙌🏽! I also loved Blue Bottle when I lived Boston! Do you go to conventions to sell your art?
November 17, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Just checked out the video and it looks great 🙌🏽! I also loved Blue Bottle when I lived Boston! Do you go to conventions to sell your art?