Track gig income, manage your venue circuit, log equipment expenses, and keep every member's share organized for tax season.
Between splitting pay, tracking shared expenses, managing venues, and handling deposits, most bands lose track of the money.
Dividing gig pay between 3-6 members after deducting band expenses is a recipe for confusion and conflict without a clear record.
PA system repair, new cables, van gas, promotional materials. Separating band expenses from personal ones is a constant struggle.
Remembering which venues pay what, when you last played there, and which contacts to reach out to for rebooking is hard to track in your head.
Tracking which gigs have deposits paid, what the remaining balance is, and when final payment is due requires more than a group chat.
PA systems, lighting rigs, trailer maintenance, and gas for hauling gear add up fast. Without tracking, you have no idea if gigs are actually profitable.
Each band member needs to report their share of income and deductions. Without organized records, tax time becomes a scramble through old texts and receipts.
Log each gig with the total payout, venue name, date, and any notes. GigGain gives you a complete record of every show your band has played and what it earned.
Last played: Jun 7 - Monthly residency
Last played: May 18 - Every 6 weeks
Last played: Apr 20 - Summer series
Last played: Jun 28 - Weekly available
Your venue circuit is your band's bread and butter. GigGain's client management feature lets you track every venue, their rates, booking contacts, and gig history in one place.
Van maintenance, PA repairs, new cables, lighting upgrades. GigGain tracks it all so you know exactly what your band spends to earn.
Log gas, maintenance, insurance, and repairs for the band van or trailer. See total transport costs per month and per gig.
PA system repairs, new speaker cables, drum heads, guitar strings, microphone replacements. Track every gear expense as a deductible business cost.
Track spending on light bars, fog machines, stage props, and backdrop materials. Separate band-shared costs from personal gear investments.
Business cards, social media ads, website hosting, merchandise production. Log marketing costs that help your band book more shows.
Many venues and private events require deposits upfront with the balance due on the night of the show. GigGain helps you track what's been paid, what's pending, and what's still owed.
Bands drive to gigs, rehearsals, and gear pickups constantly. GigGain makes logging those deductible miles fast and simple.
Log round-trip miles to venues, rehearsal spaces, and equipment stores. Link each trip to the gig or venue for organized records.
GigGain automatically calculates your deduction using the current IRS standard mileage rate. See your total mileage deduction in the Tax Summary.
Gig drives, rehearsal commutes, gear store runs, sound check trips, and band meetings all qualify as business mileage deductions.
Export all mileage entries to CSV or include them in your year-end Tax Summary. Give your accountant exactly what they need.
When every band member needs to report their portion of income and deductions, organized records make all the difference.
Whether your band operates as a partnership, LLC, or just a group of independent contractors, each member needs to report their share of income. GigGain's clear gig-by-gig records make it easy to calculate each person's portion at year end.
As independent contractors, band members owe self-employment tax (15.3%) on their share of gig income. Quarterly estimated payments are typically required. GigGain's tax summary helps you estimate your annual liability based on actual earnings.
Band expenses like van maintenance and PA repairs can be split proportionally among members. Personal gear expenses (your own amp, instrument, etc.) are claimed individually. GigGain lets you categorize and separate both types clearly.
GigGain tracks all expenses by category and generates a year-end tax summary you can share with your accountant or use for self-filing.
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