Fintech

Finance for Creators

Brand deals, income forecast and taxes for creators

Category
Fintech
Stage
Growth
For
Creators and YouTubers managing brand deals, platform payouts, expenses, and taxes, especially in Canada and the US.

About

Reads brand deal contracts, brings in YouTube, AdSense and payout CSVs, forecasts income and shows what to set aside for tax. Tax forms for Canada (T2125) and the US (Schedule C).

Features

Problem
Deal terms and payment details can be difficult to track in contracts.
How it works
Reads uploaded contract PDFs for fees, deliverables, payment terms, usage rights, and exclusivity, and flags potentially costly terms.
Result
Deal details and payment expectations are organized in a tracker.
Why
Creators need deal obligations and risks visible before and after signing.
Problem
Income is spread across platforms and payout files.
How it works
Connects YouTube and AdSense, imports payout CSVs, and reads bank and card statements for expenses.
Result
Payouts and expenses can be reviewed together.
Why
Creators need a consolidated view of income and spending.
Problem
Creators may not know how much income to reserve for taxes.
How it works
Shows tax set-aside estimates and a 12-month income forecast, including sales tax collected.
Result
Creators can see estimated reserves and forecasted income ahead of time.
Why
Anticipating tax obligations helps creators plan for uneven income and upcoming payments.
Problem
Tax records may omit non-cash income or important deal context.
How it works
Keeps deal-linked details such as deliverable links, brand contacts, tax numbers, currency, sales tax, and gifted product value.
Result
Relevant deal information is available for tax summaries and accountant exports.
Why
Complete records help connect earnings to work and support tax preparation.
Problem
Creators need tax records organized for their location and accountant.
How it works
Organizes expenses for Canadian T2125 or US Schedule C reporting and provides a tax summary and accountant export.
Result
Creators can hand off categorized records; the product estimates and organizes rather than providing tax advice.
Why
Tax categories and records differ by jurisdiction.

Product questions

What does Finance for Creators do?

Finance for Creators helps creators track brand deals, platform payouts, expenses, income forecasts, and tax set-asides in one place.

Who is Finance for Creators for?

Creators and YouTubers managing brand deals, platform payouts, expenses, and taxes, especially in Canada and the US.

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Founder

Mark O’Grady, CPA

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