Do I get a 1099 from Made Glow as a pro?

This article covers the basics. It is not tax advice — work with a CPA who specializes in self-employed beauty professionals for your specific situation.

The form you’ll get

Stripe Connect issues you a Form 1099-K if your gross Made Glow earnings meet the IRS threshold for the calendar year. Some states have lower thresholds. Check the IRS or your state revenue department for current numbers.

The 1099-K reports gross earnings — service price plus tips, before Made Glow’s marketplace fees. You may deduct the platform fees as business expenses on Schedule C; talk to your CPA.

Made Glow does NOT withhold taxes

Like every marketplace platform, you’re an independent contractor — you pay your own federal and state income tax, plus self-employment tax (Social Security + Medicare). Most Pros pay quarterly estimated taxes using IRS Form 1040-ES.

Common deductions for mobile beauty Pros

(Talk to your CPA before claiming any of these.)

• Mileage between bookings (IRS standard mileage rate).
• Kit and product costs.
• License fees and continuing education.
• Made Glow’s marketplace fees (15% / 4% / $1.99 per /terms).
• Phone and data plan (the % used for work).
• Business insurance — Pros are independent contractors and should carry their own general-liability and professional-liability coverage.
• Home office — only if you have a dedicated workspace.

Business structure

Most new pros file as a sole proprietor on Schedule C. Pros earning $40K+ on the platform sometimes form an LLC for liability separation, and a smaller subset elect S-corp taxation if their net is high enough that the FICA savings exceed the additional tax-prep cost. This is a decision for your CPA — the right choice depends on income, state, and other factors.

Sales tax

Florida currently does NOT charge sales tax on personal beauty services (cosmetology, nails, esthetics, massage). Other states do — if you cross state lines for bookings, you may have a sales tax obligation in that state. Made Glow doesn't currently book across state lines, so this isn't an active concern.

Records to keep

• Stripe Express dashboard exports (monthly).
• Mileage log (an app like MileIQ or Stride works well).
• Receipts for kit, product, and CE.
• License renewals.

Find a CPA

Look for someone who works with self-employed beauty professionals — they understand the deduction patterns. The AICPA's Find-a-CPA tool is a starting point. Most charge $300–$800 for an annual return; the deductions they find usually pay for themselves.

Made Glow is not a tax advisor. The above is general information; your situation requires professional advice.