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 hit the IRS threshold for the calendar year. The 2026 federal threshold is $5,000 (lowered from $20,000 in prior years). Some states have lower thresholds — Florida currently aligns to federal. 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 platform fee. You deduct the platform fee as a business expense on Schedule C.

Made Glow does NOT withhold taxes

Like every gig-platform, you're an independent contractor — you pay your own federal and state income tax, plus self-employment tax (Social Security + Medicare, ~15.3%). 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.
• The 8% platform fee Made Glow takes.
• Phone and data plan (the % used for work).
• Business insurance — though Made Glow's policy covers most platform work.
• 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.