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Tax Tips for Photographers: Deductions, Mileage, and Year-Round Prep (with Heather Lacey)
Category: Business
Duration: 00:50:15
Publish Date: 2026-02-24 02:00:00
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Taxes don’t have to be the thing you avoid until April. In this episode of The Portrait System, Nikki sits down with Heather Leicy (tax prep educator + bookkeeper + working photographer) to break down photographer tax deductions, year-round tax prep, and the biggest “can I write this off?” mistakes.

You’ll learn:

  • What to do monthly so you’re not scrambling at tax time
  • A simple system for setting aside 20–30% for taxes
  • Common photographer deductions: education, software, gear, website costs, client gifts
  • The truth about meals/coffee write-offs (when it counts, when it doesn’t)
  • Home office deduction basics and “dedicated space” rules
  • Why mileage tracking is one of the most missed deductions (and the app Heather recommends)
  • A simple breakdown of LLC vs S-corp taxation and why it’s a math decision
  • Why sales tax rules vary so much by state (digital vs physical vs services)


Important: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Tax laws vary by location and change over time. Always consult a qualified CPA/tax professional about your specific situation.

Find Heather

  • Instagram: @heather.marie.Leicy
  • Community: Conquer Community – theconquercommunity.com


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