Let’s be honest — when you opened your paint-your-own-pottery studio, you probably imagined community smiles, creative expression, and maybe the occasional glitter explosion. You probably didn’t envision spreadsheets, tax codes, or the creeping dread of April 15th.
But here we are.
Good news? Tax season doesn’t have to be your studio’s personal horror movie. In fact, with the right strategy, you can make tax planning feel as breezy as a guided wine-and-paint night (minus the spilled Pinot).
At PYOP Accounting, we help studio owners, creative entrepreneurs, and women-led businesses turn their studio into a financially thriving, legit business that supports your life—not the other way around. We’re all about smooth financial systems, healthy profit margins, and making sure your creativity pays off (literally).
Here’s the good stuff:
Quarterly estimated taxes are your new best friend.
Instead of panic-paying a giant lump sum once a year, set aside 25–30% of your income quarterly in a business savings account.
Bonus points if you automate it and pretend it never existed (like that weird ceramic cat from 2014).
Holiday rush? Summer camps? We know studio income isn’t linear—your tax planning shouldn’t be either.
Set aside 35–40% during your big months, and ease up during slower times.
Think of it like glazing: timing matters.
Yes, every brush, broken kiln part, and Facebook ad counts.
Keep those receipts (digitally or in a cute file folder—we won’t judge).
Track it all. Those “small” expenses? They’re your hidden superpower for tax savings.
If your studio’s clearing $35K to $45K+, you might be ready for an S-Corp structure.
This move can help you save serious self-employment taxes, but only if it’s done right.
(Which is why we highly recommend letting the pros—hi!—walk you through it.)
Here’s the truth:
Your studio doesn’t just need paint and good lighting. It needs financial systems that support your life, your dreams, and your sanity.
✨ Tax strategy isn’t about paying less, it’s about planning smarter.
✨ Profitability isn’t luck—it’s structure.
✨ Your studio should work for you, not just the other way around.
So let’s turn tax season from stress into strategy.
👉 Book a strategy call
👉 Check out pyopaccounting.com
👉 Let’s build a studio that funds your freedom
PYOP Accounting — Because life’s too short for low returns on big energy.
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Donna Bordeaux, CPA with PYOPAccounting.com
Creativity and CPAs don’t generally go together. Most people think of CPAs as nerdy accountants who can’t talk with people. Well, it’s time to break that stereotype. Lively, friendly, and knowledgeable can be a part of your relationship with your CPA, as demonstrated by Donna and Chad Bordeaux. They have over 50 years of combined experience as entrepreneurial CPAs. They’ve owned businesses and helped business owners exceed their wildest dreams. They have been able to help businesses earn many times more profit than the average business in the same industry and are passionate about helping industries that help families build great memories.
