LLCs, Deductions, and Regret: Tax Tips for Indie Filmmakers

Thinking about forming an LLC for your film work? Wondering what filmmaking expenses you can actually deduct? In this episode, Chuck and Victoria dive into the indie film business structure they've (mostly) figured out through trial, error, and a whole lot of receipts.

We’ll unpack:

– What we wish we knew before filing as filmmakers

– LLC tips for indie creatives

– Freelance filmmaking write-offs (yes, including camera gear and film festival travel)

– Why you should probably talk to a tax pro before writing off your Coachella trip

– And the difference between a tax return and a refund (ask Chuck)

If you’re a filmmaker, freelancer, or multi-hyphenate creative figuring out how to make your art slightly less financially ruinous, this one’s for you.

Listen now for some very unofficial filmmaker tax tips—and a few "learn from our mistakes" moments.