{"id":17737,"date":"2024-02-19T20:24:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T20:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seat.style\/?p=415"},"modified":"2025-01-21T20:20:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T20:20:39","slug":"helpful-tax-tips-independent-stylists-salon-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/helpful-tax-tips-independent-stylists-salon-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"Helpful Tax Tips for Independent Stylists and Salon Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As independent stylists or salon owners, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you get the freedom <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the responsibilities that come with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/what-they-dont-teach-you-in-beauty-school?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=taxtips_2022\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">being your own boss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You set your own hours, design your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/how-to-get-clients-when-youre-new-in-town?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=taxtips_2022\">client<\/a> experience, and bear all authority for your own finances. That includes stepping up to the plate at tax time and filing your taxes correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing taxes as an independent stylist or salon owner might seem overwhelming at first, but with a little preparation, you don\u2019t have to dread those <a href=\"https:\/\/styleseat.freshdesk.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/69000797705-irs-1099-tax-form-from-styleseat?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=taxtips_2022\">IRS forms<\/a>. Here are a few tips to get you through this tax season in one piece.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tax Tip 1: Keep good records all year long<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep thorough records of all financial transactions to make tax filing as easy as possible. You should be tracking things like:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total <a href=\"https:\/\/styleseat.freshdesk.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/69000469831-income-report?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=taxtips_2022\">income<\/a> (including tips)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All business-related receipts<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchases and expenses<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assets<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stimulus payments<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inventory lists and purchases<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily keep track of any card transactions paid through StyleSeat via the app and mobile web. With our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/revenue-reporting-tools?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=taxtips_2022\">Revenue Report feature<\/a>, beauty professionals can get a detailed spreadsheet that lists all transactions for a given period of time, including cash, checks, and other credit transactions. You can also generate a report for a specific year and access information such as taxes per appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s especially important for stylists and barbers to keep track of information about assets, such as salon chairs and waiting room furniture that depreciate in value over time. You need to know when and where you bought each asset, the cost of any improvements, and how you use it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, keep your business expenses and personal expenses separate. Set up a business checking account and credit card. Otherwise, sorting through business versus personal expenses at tax time could become a nightmare.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helpful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/what-kind-of-records-should-i-keep\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">list<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the IRS provides more information on the types of records you\u2019ll need in order to complete your tax filing.<\/span><br><b><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tax Tip 2: Know your filing status<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to choose the right filing form for your employment type, so make sure you know what kind of worker you are. Are you self-employed, an independent contractor, or an employee?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turbotax has an entire section on this in their<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/turbotax.intuit.com\/tax-tips\/self-employment-taxes\/work-as-a-hair-stylist-tax-tips-for-hairdressers\/L2do5YTxP\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tax filing tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for hair salons, but it boils down to this: if the salon you work at gives you a W-2 form at tax time and your federal income tax is already taken out of your paychecks, you\u2019re an employee. If you rent or own a styling space yourself, or the salon you work at gives you a 1099-NEC form at tax time, you\u2019re self-employed\/independent contractor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a StyleSeat professional who qualifies for a <a href=\"https:\/\/styleseat.freshdesk.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/69000797705-irs-1099-tax-form-from-styleseat?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=taxtips_2022\">1099-K tax form<\/a>, you will receive an email from our payment processor Stripe to the email associated with your account. April 15, 2025, is the last day to file taxes, but keep in mind this date is subject to change by the IRS. We recommend deferring to IRS sources for up-to-date details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do I Qualify For a 1099-K Tax Form?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>StyleSeat will only send tax forms to professionals who process payments through StyleSeat Payments. Payment processors and online marketplaces, such as StyleSeat, are required to file and send a <a href=\"https:\/\/styleseat.freshdesk.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/69000797705-irs-1099-tax-form-from-styleseat?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=taxtips_2022\">Form 1099-K<\/a> if the earned total gross volume is greater than 5,000 USD and you have 200+ transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Go Paperless with eTax Forms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know you can opt into electronic delivery of your 1099s and tax documents? It\u2019s easy, secure, and ensures you receive your forms quickly\u2014no waiting for the mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can switch to paperless:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your <strong>StyleSeat app<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Menu<\/strong> and tap <strong>Payments &amp; Policies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Tax Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify your mailing address under <strong>Your Tax Information<\/strong> (and edit if needed).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Opt Into Electronic Delivery<\/strong>, review the terms, and tap <strong>Agree<\/strong> to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve opted in, your delivery method will be updated to \u201cPaperless (e-delivery),\u201d ensuring you receive your forms digitally by <strong>January 18, 2025<\/strong>. If you don\u2019t opt-in by this date, your forms will be mailed to the address on file, so make sure they are accurate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tax Tip 3: Write off those expenses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a small business owner, you are entitled to tax deductions based on your business expenses for the year. To reduce the amount of taxes you owe, make sure you take advantage of every deduction you deserve.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Major expenses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like professional licenses, workshops, or continuing education classes count as write-offs. This includes travel and lodging for business-related trips. Even gas and car mileage count if you commute to your space or travel to people\u2019s homes.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Rent money.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do you rent a booth? That\u2019s a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ttlc.intuit.com\/questions\/3010006-claiming-booth-rent-for-salon\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deduction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Do you rent a suite? <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.salonsuitesolutions.com\/suite-renters-taxes-tax-deductions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> breaks down the dos and don\u2019ts of suite rental tax deductions.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Daily supplies.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Write off your scissors, your blow dryers, your hair color supplies, your mirror, your cotton balls. If it\u2019s a tool that is typical for your industry and you need it to do your job, it\u2019s fair game.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Phones.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you use your phone for business, even if it\u2019s your personal cell, you can claim a portion of the bills as a deduction.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keepertax.com\/posts\/how-to-deduct-cell-phone-bill-on-taxes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about how (and how much) to deduct when it comes to phones.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Advertising costs.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you spent money to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/8-esthetician-marketing-ideas-to-get-more-clients?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=taxtips_2022\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spread the word about your business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, claim that money when you file.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Management or accounting software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that helps you run your business can be written off.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Repairs and utility bills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your styling space count if you cover those costs yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Your accountant or tax preparation fee<\/b>. Y<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ep, you can write off the fee for doing your taxes while you\u2019re doing your taxes. How meta!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure whether or not something is deductible, check out this article about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/publications\/p535\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRS regulations.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tax Tip 4: Don&#8217;t go it alone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You wouldn\u2019t advise a client to thread their own eyebrows or trim their own fade haircut. They come to you for that service because you\u2019re the expert. Similarly, if you haven\u2019t been to school for business and finance, you should consider tapping an expert at tax time \u2014 or throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A knowledgeable accountant can help you grow your business and turn a healthy profit. A tax specialist can help you find every deduction, dot every \u201cI\u201d and cross every \u201cT\u201d on your tax forms. Independent professionals and small business owners across industries can attest that an investment in these professional services is well worth it if you want your salon business to thrive and grow. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We chatted with a professional financial advisor and CPA, <a href=\"https:\/\/masseyandcompanycpa.com\/\">Gary Massey<\/a>, who shares key insights to help you stay ahead during tax season. 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