Get your photography and videography taxes done right and keep more of what you earn. With WBB Gig Taxes, you can upload your 1099s, track equipment and business expenses, and file with confidence.
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Most photographers and videographers struggle with taxes because income varies by project, expenses change with every shoot, and multiple 1099s arrive from different clients. WBB removes the guesswork so you file accurately and keep more of your earnings.
You focus on creating. We handle the tax complexity.
We pull and organize the documents creative professionals receive so you do not guess.
Issued when clients pay you 600 dollars or more for shoots, editing work, production days, or freelance projects.
Issued only if you processed more than 200 transactions and over 20,000 dollars through Stripe, PayPal, Square, or similar processors.
Year-end breakdowns from booking platforms, agencies, payment apps, and marketplaces showing payouts, fees, and adjustments.
WBB Tip: 1099-K forms report gross earnings. Platform fees, editing software costs, subscriptions, and equipment expenses must be deducted separately. WBB handles these adjustments so you do not overpay tax.
Every dollar matters.
WBB compares Standard Mileage vs Actual Expenses and applies whichever saves you more.
Camera bodies, lenses, gimbals, lighting gear, tripods, microphones, drones, batteries, memory cards, repairs, cleaning, and depreciation (Actual Method).
Editing software, cloud storage, props, studio rental, backdrops, wardrobe, location fees, creative apps, paid music licensing, set design supplies.
Mileage at the IRS 2025 rate of $0.70 per mile, gas or charging, parking, tolls, travel lodging, flights, rideshare fares, gear shipping.
Business portion of phone/data plan, laptop, editing computer, chargers, hard drives, monitors, calibration tools, safety gear.
We ensure you claim the Qualified Business Income Deduction of up to 20 percent on your net profit.
Studio rent, shared creative space fees, utilities, electricity for lighting setups, backdrops, seamless paper, soundproofing, storage units for gear.
Not sure which method to use? WBB compares both and applies the higher deduction.
Choose the package that fits your needs. Our prices are fixed, transparent, and significantly less than a traditional CPA.
We notify you before each IRS deadline and calculate safe harbor estimates, so you never miss a payment.
Creative professionals often miss deductions. Use this WBB-approved checklist to ensure you capture every usable mileage log, equipment purchase, subscription, supply cost, and travel expense.
“WBB Gig Taxes helped me deduct every expense, get a refund, and file easily. I now recommend them to all drivers.”
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WBB Gig Taxes is an easy-to-use filing platform that caters to Uber, Lyft and other gig workers, including Uber and Lyft drivers…
WBB Gig Taxes is an easy-to-use filing platform that caters to Uber, Lyft and other gig workers, including Uber and Lyft drivers…
WBB Gig Taxes is an easy-to-use filing platform that caters to Uber, Lyft and other gig workers, including Uber and Lyft drivers…
Stay on top of your income, uncover more deductions, and keep yourself tax-prepared at
all times. Manage your entire financial picture effortlessly in one streamlined app.
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Yes. If your net earnings are 400 dollars or more, the IRS requires you to pay self-employment tax which is the 15.3 percent FICA tax.
Yes. If your net profit is 400 dollars or more, you must file a tax return. WBB supports part-year and mid-year creatives across all US states.
Yes. We estimate your quarterly taxes and send reminders before each IRS deadline.
Yes. WBB combines all freelance income from every platform and client into one accurate return. This is essential if you received payments through platforms like Stripe or PayPal.
Yes. Equipment, repairs, and depreciation are major deductions for photographers and videographers.
Yes. Under the Actual Expense method, lease payments or loan interest may be deductible. WBB compares this with the Standard Mileage Rate to maximize your savings.
Many creatives do, especially those with W-2 income or significant business expenses. WBB aims to secure the largest legal refund allowed.
Yes. We handle multi-state filings and ensure your income is correctly apportioned to each state.
WBB is a trusted tax filing partner for gig workers and independent contractors across the U.S. Our mission is to simplify 1099 tax filing, maximize deductions, and help drivers keep more of what they earn.
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