You play for multiple clients at different rates every week. GigGain keeps track of it all so you can focus on the music, not the math.
Juggling multiple clients, varying rates, and 1099s from a dozen sources makes freelance finances feel impossible. Sound familiar?
You might work with 10+ clients a week across studios, live gigs, and recording sessions. Keeping track of who owes what is a full-time job.
Studio A pays $200/session. Band B pays $150/rehearsal plus $300/gig. Church C pays $125/Sunday. Every client has different rates and terms.
Come January, you're receiving 1099-NECs from every client who paid you $600+. Without organized records, tax prep becomes a nightmare.
One week you're booked solid, the next is empty. Without tracking trends, it's hard to plan finances or know if you're actually growing.
You drive across town between sessions, studios, and rehearsal spaces. Every one of those miles is a tax deduction you're probably not tracking.
Strings, reeds, drum heads, cables, repairs. The cost of maintaining your instruments for session work is a legitimate business expense that needs tracking.
As a session musician, your client list is your lifeline. GigGain lets you build a client database with per-client rates, notes, and complete payment history.
When you're running between studios and gigs, you need a clear picture of your week. GigGain's dashboard shows you exactly where your time and money are going.
When you're getting 1099-NECs from 5, 10, or even 15 clients, staying organized isn't optional. GigGain makes tax season painless.
As a freelance session musician, you're an independent contractor. You owe self-employment tax (15.3%) on top of income tax. GigGain's Tax Summary calculates your estimated liability so there are no surprises in April.
If you expect to owe more than $1,000 in taxes, the IRS requires quarterly estimated payments. GigGain's running income total helps you estimate each quarter's payment so you avoid penalties.
Every client who pays you $600+ sends a 1099-NEC. GigGain tracks income per client, so you can easily verify every 1099 you receive matches your records. No more scrambling through bank statements.
GigGain tracks all these expenses by category and generates a year-end tax summary you can share with your accountant.
Session musicians rack up serious mileage driving between studios, rehearsal spaces, and gig venues. Every business mile is a tax deduction.
Log round-trip mileage between studios with a few taps. Link each trip to the client for organized records at tax time.
GigGain calculates your deduction using the current IRS standard mileage rate. See your total mileage deduction in the Tax Summary.
Studio sessions, rehearsals, gear pickups, music store runs, and gig venues all qualify as business mileage for session musicians.
Export all your mileage entries to CSV or include them in your year-end Tax Summary. Give your accountant exactly what they need.
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