@melanierrenee: Not gonna lie, when I got my first brand deal, that first payment felt like free money until I learned a chunk of it already belonged to the government 😅 30% should be set aside and I personally put them in a high yields saving account So even though I share how much I make per month, a good chunk of that money gets set aside for taxes. Managing creator income is a totally different game than a regular paycheck, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating! Learning how to navigate building a sustainable business takes time ✨ If you’ve ever wondered how to handle taxes as a content creator, hopefully these tips helped you!! Follow @melanierrenee for more creator finance tips 🫶 . . . creator taxes, taxes for content creators, self employed taxes, 1099 vs w2, brand deal income, quarterly taxes, creator finances, freelance taxes, personal finance creator, accounting tax tips, small business taxes, creator income streams, tax write offs for creators, business bank account for creators, creator economy, UGC income, multiple income streams, creator income, financial freedom for creators

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