Stress-free tax strategy and planning that helps you keep more of what you earn, so you can focus on what you actually love.
Honest stories from BizBud clients.
time back to grow your brand, or take that trip
We build custom tax plans around how you actually earn. Whether your income comes from YouTube, TikTok, brand deals, or affiliate links, we make sure it’s reported and optimized correctly.
We identify every expense you can claim, from your home studio and camera gear to travel, wardrobe, and management fees.
We organize your income from every platform, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, affiliate networks, Patreon, merch, into one clean report so you always know exactly what you earned and what you owe.
No confusing tax software. No waiting until April. Just accurate filings from a team that understands influencer income inside and out.
We plan for quarterly taxes so you’re never hit with unexpected bills or penalties.
We know how to handle free products, paid collaborations, and brand partnerships. If you’ve ever been unsure what counts as income, we’ll help you figure it out.
Built for influencers, content creators, streamers, and anyone earning online income.
From your first consultation to your annual filing, here’s what being a BizBud client looks like all year long.
We hear about your income streams, from brand deals to platform payouts, and your specific goals.
Based on your situation, we build a custom package covering monthly bookkeeping, financial reports, and estimated tax reminders, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
Every month, your dedicated bookkeeper keeps your books current, and you get unlimited questions and messages answered by our team of experts along the way.
At year end, we prepare and file your individual and business tax returns so nothing catches you by surprise.
Say goodbye to endless spreadsheets, receipts and late-night bank reconciliations.
No more guessing. Know where every dollar went with clear reports.
Year-round tax planning means tax season feels like just another month.
Ask away and get real replies within a day, every time.
Real people, real expertise, ready to help you keep more of what you earn.
Former professional soccer player turned tax expert, Cameron founded BizBud to help influencers stop stressing about taxes.
Former professional soccer player, Jared now oversees day-to-day operations and team coordination to make sure every client gets a smooth, seamless experience.
20+ years in tax and accounting, bringing a calm, practical approach to every return.
10+ years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, previously at PwC.
I’m just like the creators I work with —
I understand the mix of freedom and chaos that comes with a global lifestyle. My goal is to make bookkeeping and taxes simple, clear, and stress-free so you can focus on what you do best.
– Cameron Botes, Founder & Tax Advisor
Still have questions about taxes as an influencer? Here’s what we get asked the most.
Common influencer deductions include camera and lighting gear, editing software subscriptions, a dedicated home studio space, travel for content shoots, management fees, and props or products used specifically for content. This isn't every deduction you can take, just some of the biggest ones. The key is that the expense has to be ordinary and necessary for running your content business, not personal use dressed up as a deduction.
Yes, if you're operating as a sole proprietor or single-member LLC, brand deal income is subject to self-employment tax in addition to regular income tax. This is one of the biggest reasons influencers look into S-corp elections once income grows.
Generally yes. If a brand sends you free product in exchange for posting about it, that's considered taxable income at fair market value, even if no cash changed hands. This trips up a lot of influencers who assume "gifted" means tax-free.
This is extremely common with payment processors like PayPal and Venmo issuing 1099-Ks that don't cleanly map to actual business income. We reconcile these against your bookkeeping records so your return reflects what you actually earned, not just what a form says.
BizBud organizes income from every platform, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, affiliate networks, Patreon, merch, into one clean report so you always know exactly what you earned and what you owe.
It depends on your net income after expenses, not just revenue. Once self-employment tax savings outweigh the added cost of payroll and compliance, usually somewhere in the $40,000 to $60,000 net profit range, it's worth running the numbers. We can model this out for you specifically.
Often, yes. We recommend clients open a dedicated tax savings account and set aside 25% of revenue each month for quarterly payments. We help you plan for those payments and minimize what you owe, so you're never hit with unexpected bills or penalties.
As a US person, you generally owe US tax on worldwide income regardless of where the paying brand is based. There can be withholding or treaty considerations depending on the country, which is where it helps to have someone who's dealt with this before.
A CPA has passed a state exam and holds a license, which is required if you ever need audit representation or formal attestation services. Beyond that, the letters don't always tell you much. What actually matters is experience with your specific situation. Someone who works with content creators and influencers every day will usually understand your taxes better than a generalist CPA who's never seen a situation like yours. That's what we focus on: knowing your world, not just passing a test. We have both CPAs and specialists on our team, so whatever your situation calls for, we've got it covered.
