Marketing & Advertising
Tax & Accounting for Marketing and Advertising Agencies
Agencies live on retainers, project fees, and contractor networks. Smart Tax Group understands how creative businesses earn, spend, and grow — and how to structure your finances to maximize profitability.
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The Financial Challenges You Face
We understand the specific accounting and tax issues that affect marketing & advertising — and we know how to solve them.
Retainer and Project Revenue Recognition
Retainer income and project-based billing require careful revenue recognition to ensure accurate financial reporting and tax timing.
Contractor Network Management
Agencies frequently work with large networks of freelance creatives. Proper 1099 management and contractor vs. employee classification is essential.
Client Expense Pass-Throughs
Media buys, production costs, and other client pass-through expenses must be tracked separately from agency revenue to avoid overstating income.
Profitability by Client and Project
Understanding which clients and projects are actually profitable requires clean books and proper cost allocation — the foundation of smart agency growth.
What We Do for Marketing & Advertising
Marketing agencies and advertising firms deal with project-based billing, contractor networks, and client retainer income that requires specialized accounting treatment.
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- Business tax preparation (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp)
- Contractor 1099 preparation and management
- Monthly bookkeeping and project P&L reporting
- Retainer and project revenue tracking
- Payroll for agency staff
- Tax planning and quarterly estimates
Great agencies run on great numbers. Let us handle yours.
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