{"id":13905,"date":"2026-10-06T01:20:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T01:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/?page_id=13905"},"modified":"2026-10-06T01:20:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T01:20:25","slug":"business-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/index.php\/business-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Services for Sex Workers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"swt-site\">\n<header class=\"swt-header\"><a class=\"swt-brand\" href=\"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/\" aria-label=\"Sex Worker Taxes home\"><span class=\"swt-mark\">SWT<span>.<\/span><\/span><span><strong>SEX WORKER TAXES<\/strong><small>Your occupation is your business. Your taxes are ours.<\/small><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<nav aria-label=\"Main navigation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/index.php\/category\/irs\/\">IRS News<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/#services\">Tax Services<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/index.php\/blog\/\">Tax Resources<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/index.php\/about\/\">About<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/index.php\/smart-vault\/\">Client Portal<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/index.php\/contact\/\">Contact<\/a><\/nav>\n<\/header>\n<p><main class=\"swt-page\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"swt-eyebrow\">YOUR WORK. YOUR BUSINESS.<\/p>\n<h1>Business services for sex workers and adult industry professionals<\/h1>\n<p class=\"swt-lead\">Keep your records organized, understand your business structure, and plan for tax obligations with respectful, practical support.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"swt-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/index.php\/contact\/\">Request tax help \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"swt-note\">In business for over 35 years. Services and fees are discussed before work begins. Reviewed October 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<nav class=\"swt-resource-links\" aria-label=\"Business services\"><a href=\"#bookkeeping\">Bookkeeping<\/a><a href=\"#payroll\">Payroll<\/a><a href=\"#entities\">LLCs and S corporations<\/a><a href=\"#planning\">Tax planning<\/a><\/nav>\n<section id=\"bookkeeping\">\n<h2>Bookkeeping that makes your numbers useful<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you receive cash, platform payouts, tips, or payments from several sources, useful records begin with understanding where your money comes from and where it goes.<\/p>\n<p>We can help organize business income and expenses, distinguish fees and refunds from gross receipts, and separate operating costs from owner transfers and items that need tax review. Tell us whether you need ongoing bookkeeping or help catching up; we will discuss the records, scope, and reporting you need.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Track cash receipts alongside platform and payment reports.<\/li>\n<li>Retain receipts and supported business-use allocations.<\/li>\n<li>Keep personal spending, owner draws, and loan transactions distinct.<\/li>\n<li>Use income and expense summaries to prepare for tax season and spot seasonal changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/index.php\/cash-income-records-for-sex-workers\/\">Read our cash income recordkeeping guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"payroll\">\n<h2>Payroll and shareholder compensation<\/h2>\n<p>Hiring employees or operating an S corporation brings payroll questions alongside income-tax work. Ask SWT about payroll setup and ongoing support for your business. We will review your ownership, work locations, current arrangements, and reporting needs before confirming the service scope.<\/p>\n<p>S corporation shareholder-employees must receive reasonable compensation for their services before non-wage distributions. Being an owner does not turn wages into a tax-free draw, and owning shares alone does not require payroll when no services are performed.<\/p>\n<p>For a payroll review, gather prior payroll reports, year-to-date wages and withholding, employee work locations, and any payroll notices. Use the secure portal for records containing personal information.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/s-corporation-compensation-and-medical-insurance-issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IRS: S corporation compensation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"entities\">\n<h2>LLC formation and S corporation elections<\/h2>\n<p>SWT can help create LLCs, S corporations, and other entities in most states. We start with your business activity, state, ownership, income pattern, and ongoing administrative costs.<\/p>\n<p>An LLC is formed under state law. Its federal tax treatment depends on ownership and any applicable election. An S corporation election is a separate tax decision, and it is not automatically the best choice for every business.<\/p>\n<p>We discuss formation steps, filing requirements, and payroll implications before you move forward. State requirements and fees vary. An entity does not guarantee anonymity or automatic tax savings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/index.php\/llc-or-s-corporation-for-your-business\/\">Explore our LLC and S corporation guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/llc-filing-as-a-corporation-or-partnership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IRS: LLC tax classification<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"planning\">\n<h2>Tax planning for income that changes<\/h2>\n<p>A busy season, a new platform, or a change in business structure can affect your tax plan. We can review estimated payments and help you understand the records needed to make informed decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Keep dates and amounts for income, expenses, and tax payments. Contact us when your income changes significantly rather than waiting until filing time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/index.php\/budgeting-seasonal-sex-work-income\/\">Budgeting for seasonal income \u2192<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/index.php\/blog\/#estimates\">Estimated tax resources \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"swt-panel\">\n<h2>What happens next?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Request help.<\/strong> Send your contact details and briefly tell us which services you need.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discuss the work.<\/strong> We clarify records, scope, timing, and fees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arrange secure access.<\/strong> Staff contact you for portal setup and send an email invitation once your account is created.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a class=\"swt-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/index.php\/contact\/\">Request tax help \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/index.php\/contact\/#client-intake\">Request portal setup \u2192<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"sms:7179780469\">Text 717-978-0469<\/a> (text only)<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Business services FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3>Can I get help before forming a company?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. We can discuss your records, business needs, and entity options before you decide whether to form an entity or change tax treatment.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need perfect books before contacting SWT?<\/h3>\n<p>No. Tell us which records you have and which periods need attention. We can discuss the work required to organize them before confirming fees and timing.<\/p>\n<h3>How much do business services cost?<\/h3>\n<p>Fees depend on the service, business activity, transaction volume, tax years, and condition of your records. Request a quote so we can agree on the scope before work begins.<\/p>\n<h3>Where should I send payroll and tax records?<\/h3>\n<p>Request portal setup first. Do not send Social Security numbers, banking details, or full tax records through the public contact form or ordinary email.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<footer class=\"swt-footer\"><strong>SEX WORKER TAXES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your occupation is your business. 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