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Why we joined AiMCO, and what it means for the creators we work with

by James Carey | Jul 30, 2026 | Content Creators

Count Out Loud is now a member of AiMCO, the Australian Influencer Marketing Council – the peak body for the creator and influencer marketing industry in Australia, bringing together the agencies, platforms, brands, and specialists who work with content creators...
Content Creator Tax Deductions 2026: A Complete Guide

Content Creator Tax Deductions 2026: A Complete Guide

by James Carey | Jul 9, 2026 | Content Creators, Creative Professional Tax

If you earn money making content, whether that’s through YouTube ad revenue, brand deals, affiliate links, UGC work or a bit of everything, your tax situation looks nothing like a salaried employee’s. Your income arrives from several directions, some of it...

Content Creator Business Expenses in Australia: The Complete Deduction Guide

by Carmel | Jun 11, 2026 | Content Creators, Creative Professional Tax

Australian content creators running a business can deduct most costs directly tied to earning their creator income: camera and audio gear, editing software, home studio running costs, internet and phone (apportioned), travel for content, contractor fees and vehicle...

Superannuation for Content Creators & Creative Freelancers (and When an SMSF Makes Sense)

by Carmel | Jun 11, 2026 | Content Creators, Creative Professional Tax

Content creators and creative freelancers working as sole traders have no employer paying superannuation for them, which is why so many fall years behind. Super only arrives automatically when you are an employee, or when a client pays you as a contractor mainly for...

UGC Creator Tax Australia: Income, Deductions & GST Guide

by Blake Jenkins | Mar 1, 2026 | Content Creators

If you earn money as a UGC creator in Australia, that income is taxable. Whether you receive payments per project, monthly retainers, or gifted products, the ATO treats UGC creation as assessable income. You need an ABN, must lodge tax returns, and can claim...

Podcast Tax Deductions Australia: What You Can Claim in 2025-26

by Blake Jenkins | Mar 1, 2026 | Content Creators

If you run a podcast as a business in Australia, you can claim tax deductions for recording equipment, software subscriptions, hosting fees, home studio costs, internet, travel for interviews, music licensing, marketing, and professional development. The key...
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