Creator income is complex.

Your tax prep shouldn't be.

Brand deals, affiliate payouts, platform income, digital products, contractor expenses, and multi-state exposure create tax complexity fast.

This page shows how Maven handles creator tax prep:

who it is for, how returns are classified, what is included, what falls outside scope, and how engagement works.

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What this service covers.

This page outlines:

• Who this tax prep service is designed for
• How creator returns are classified by complexity
• What is included in each classification
• What situations fall outside scope
• What documents are needed
• How the engagement process works

Good Fit If:

• You earn self-employed creator income in the U.S.
• You receive brand deal, affiliate, platform, or digital product revenue
• You operate as a Schedule C business, LLC, or S-Corp
• You may have contractors, multiple 1099s, or multi-state exposure
• You want defined scope, fixed pricing, and creator-specific handling

We decline out-of-scope work early. That protects both sides.

Maven Tax Prep Classifications

Returns are classified based on actual filing complexity.

Final classification is confirmed after consultation and prior-year return review.

Pricing is based on what is actually in the return, not a generic package and not a guess.

Creator Returns (Schedule C)

Basic Classification

Price:
Starting at $895

Best for:
Creators operating one primary business with relatively straightforward filing complexity.

Includes:
• Individual tax return (Form 1040)
• One Schedule C business return
• Up to 5 income statements / 1099s
• Up to 2 state returns
• Standard credit review
• Creator deduction review
• CPA review prior to filing

Final classification is confirmed after consultation and prior-year return review.

Plus Classification

Starting at $1,295

Best for:

Creators with layered income streams, investment activity, or additional filing complexity.

Includes:

• Everything in Basic
• Expanded review for added filing complexity
• Investment activity reconciliation when applicable
• Carryover integration when applicable
• Expanded credit review
• Up to 3 state returns
• CPA review prior to filing

Final classification is confirmed after consultation and prior-year return review.

Structural Classification

Price:
Starting at $1,795

Best for:
Creator returns with structural complexity beyond standard Schedule C filing.

Common triggers include:
• Rental property income
• K-1 income
• Foreign reporting
• Multi-state filing beyond standard scope
• Prior-year correction needs
• Passive loss interaction
• Spouse business or rental activity


Final classification is confirmed after consultation and prior-year return review.

Creator S Corp Returns

Standard Classification

Price:
Starting at $2,095

Best for:
Creators operating through a single-shareholder S-Corp with clean books and limited filing complexity.

Includes:
• Corporate return (Form 1120-S)
• Owner personal return (Form 1040)
• Integration of business and shareholder reporting
• Up to 2 state filings
• CPA review prior to filing


Final classification is confirmed after consultation and prior-year return review.

Complex Classification

Price:
Starting at $2,595

Best for:
S-Corp returns with additional structural or owner-level complexity.

Common triggers include:
• Ownership changes
• Basis reconstruction
• Shareholder loans
• Multi-state operations
• Depreciation carryovers
• Rental property or additional K-1 income
• Foreign reporting
• Spouse business activity
• Investment-heavy owner return


Final classification is confirmed after consultation and prior-year return review.

If your situation exceeds the classifications above, scope and pricing are confirmed before engagement begins.

A 50% deposit is required to begin. Final payment is due before e-filing.

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Clear boundaries prevent surprises.

Included:
• Return preparation within classification scope
• Structured document request
• Conservative treatment of deductions
• CPA review prior to filing
• Filing confirmation

Not Included:
• Audit representation
• Legal advice
• Bookkeeping reconstruction
• Open-ended strategy sessions
• Entity formation


If additional work is required, scope and pricing are confirmed before proceeding.

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Clean inputs. Clean execution.

You will need:

• Prior-year return, if available
• Organized expense summary or accounting export
• Income statements, including 1099s or platform payout summaries
• State residency and filing information
• Entity documents, if filing through an LLC or S-Corp

Incomplete inputs delay returns.

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You built real revenue.
Your filing should reflect that.

You do not need more tax drama.
You need creator-specific preparation handled with structure, precision, and clearly defined scope.

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