Tax Planning

The Ultimate Tax Guide for Creatives Who’d Rather Not Deal With Taxes

Let’s Get Real.Taxes are overwhelming, boring, and totally not your thing. But if you’re running a creative biz, you can’t afford to ignore them. So we broke it all down, CORE-style. Simple, strategic, and designed to keep your money right without killing your creative flow.

Inside, you’ll find everything you need to run your business like a PRO, minus the accounting snoozefest. This is tax planning made for creators, makers, storytellers, and dream-chasers like you.

Get the Basics Without the Blah

You create magic, but your biz still needs a solid financial foundation. These guides break down tax essentials, from picking the right biz structure to avoiding rookie bookkeeping mistakes.

  • Financial Foundations for Creative Entrepreneurs
  • Choosing the Right Business Structure
  • Smart Savings Without Killing Your Creative Vibe
  • 5 Bookkeeping Mistakes to Ditch Now

Play Offense, Not Defense

Forget scrambling at tax time. The deets below show you how to stay ready year-round with proactive strategies that keep your cash flow clean and your stress low.

  • Strategic Tax Planning 101
  • Year-Round Tax Readiness
  • How to Handle Quarterly Taxes Like a Pro
  • Expense Tracking That Doesn’t Suck

Turn Passion Into Tax Breaks

You’re probably leaving money on the table. These posts show you how to claim what’s yours, from gear write-offs to workspace perks and education deductions.

  • Turning Passion into Deductions
  • Maxing Out Business Expenses
  • Tax Breaks for Filmmakers, Photographers & Creators
  • Education Write-Offs That Pay Off

Creative Biz, Creative Tax Challenges

Unpredictable income? Freelance chaos? Multiple streams? International clients? We got you. These reads tackle the unique stuff that only you deal with.

  • How to Handle Wild Income Swings
  • Freelancer’s Guide to Estimated Taxes
  • Balancing Income from Multiple Gigs

Get a Tax Pro in Your Corner

This is your permission slip to stop doing it all yourself. A great tax pro = fewer headaches, more savings, and serious peace of mind.

  • Why Every Creative Needs a Tax Sidekick
  • What a Pro Actually Does for You
  • How Consistent Advice Helps You Scale
  • Getting the Most from Tax Prep Services

TL;DR: Taxes don’t have to be a buzzkill. With the right tools and the right team, you can create loud, spend smart, and scale like a legend. Let’s turn your creative hustle into financial power plays.

Hit up CORE Group when you're ready to stop winging it and start winning it.