Product & tax disclaimer
Last updated: April 13, 2026
What StrikeBooks Is (and Isn't)
Product overview, tax reporting scope, and legal disclaimers
This page describes how StrikeBooks works today. Have a qualified attorney review before relying on it as binding legal language.
- StrikeBooks is not a CPA, tax preparer, or legal advisor.
- Verify every invoice before sending it to a client.
- Tax and financial reports are planning tools only — not filed returns.
Important — read before using tax or financial reports
StrikeBooks is not a certified public accounting firm, Enrolled Agent, tax attorney, or legal advisor. We do not prepare, review, or file tax returns. All invoices, summaries, estimates, and worksheets are based on data you enter and are provided for organization and planning only. You are solely responsible for verifying accuracy and for all tax filings with a qualified professional.
What StrikeBooks does
StrikeBooks is built for event, AV, and film production freelancers who need accurate invoicing and a clear picture of their business finances.
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Job billing & invoicing
Track jobs day-by-day with union-style labor math — overtime, double time, short turnaround, premiums, per diem, and mileage on invoices. Generate professional PDF invoices and estimates.
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Clients, rate cards & gear
Save client details, reusable rate cards, and Gear Locker inventory for rental line items on invoices.
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Time clock
Log hours from any device; entries can flow into job billing.
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Financial tracking
Record income and expenses (Transactions), link bank activity, log business mileage, and attach receipts.
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Reports for you and your CPA
P&L summaries, quarterly federal tax planning estimates, a downloadable Tax Summary for your CPA, and a Schedule C planning worksheet — all derived from your ledger.
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Schedule C–aligned categories
Expense categories and subcategories are organized to map toward Schedule C lines, including asset purchases you flag for depreciation review.
What StrikeBooks does not do
StrikeBooks helps you stay organized. It does not replace professional tax preparation, legal counsel, or payroll services.
- Prepare, review, sign, or e-file federal, state, or local tax returns
- Provide tax, legal, or accounting advice
- Calculate depreciation schedules, Section 179 elections, bonus depreciation, or Form 4562
- Issue Form 1099-NEC or run employee payroll
- Guarantee that tax estimates match what you will owe or that categories are deductible in your situation
- Automatically connect to banks for live sync (imports are manual/CSV-based where available)
- Track capital assets in Gear Locker — that module is for rental inventory billed on jobs, not fixed-asset registers
How reports relate to your CPA
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Profit & Loss
Cash-basis snapshot of income and expenses for the selected year. Useful for knowing where the business stands.
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Taxes tab (quarterly planning)
Federal estimate planning using your tax profile, business net income, and synced IRS tables when available. Link estimated tax payments from Transactions to quarters manually. Estimates are for planning only — not a filing.
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Tax Summary (CPA export)
Year-end summary of income, deductions by category, vehicle and home workspace methods, asset purchases flagged for depreciation, and linked federal estimated payments. Not a filed tax return.
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Schedule C worksheet
Rolls expenses into Schedule C–style lines for reference. Not an official IRS form and not a substitute for professional tax software.
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Asset purchases (computers, equipment, etc.)
When you buy equipment over your de minimis threshold, categorize the transaction under Depreciation / Section 179 (e.g., Computers asset). StrikeBooks records the purchase and lists it for your CPA. Your preparer calculates depreciation or Section 179 at filing time.
Your responsibilities
- Verify every invoice line item, rate, and total before sending to clients
- Categorize transactions accurately; uncategorized expenses show zero deductible on the Tax Summary
- Confirm vehicle method (standard mileage vs. actual), home office eligibility, and deduction treatment with your CPA
- Review all reports with a qualified tax professional before filing
- Keep supporting receipts and documentation outside StrikeBooks as required by law
Limitation of liability
StrikeBooks is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy of tax estimates or suitability for your tax situation.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, StrikeBooks and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages — including tax penalties, interest, audits, or lost profits — arising from use of the labor math engine, financial reports, tax estimates, or categorization tools.
You agree that reliance on StrikeBooks for tax preparation or filing decisions is at your own risk. See our Terms of Service for the full limitation of liability and governing terms.
FAQ
Who is StrikeBooks for?
Freelance and contract professionals in live events, AV, and film production who need accurate day-rate billing, client invoicing, and business expense organization — not full-service accounting.
Does StrikeBooks give tax advice?
No. StrikeBooks does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Reports and estimates are planning tools based on your data. Always consult a CPA, Enrolled Agent, or tax attorney before filing.
Can I file my taxes through StrikeBooks?
No. StrikeBooks does not prepare or e-file tax returns. Export your Tax Summary or Schedule C worksheet and share it with your tax preparer.
How accurate are quarterly tax estimates on the Taxes tab?
They reflect the tax profile you save, your StrikeBooks income and expense data, IRS mileage rates, and federal tax tables synced to the platform when available. They do not know your full household situation, employer withholding on file, or state/local rules. Treat them as a set-aside guide, not a filing amount.
Does StrikeBooks calculate depreciation or Section 179?
No. Record asset purchases using the Depreciation / Section 179 categories. StrikeBooks lists those amounts on your Tax Summary and Schedule C worksheet for your CPA. Your preparer handles depreciation math at year-end.
Is Gear Locker the same as tracking business assets for taxes?
No. Gear Locker tracks rental inventory you bill on job invoices. Capital assets you purchase (laptops, cameras, etc.) should be recorded as expense transactions with the appropriate category.
Why do I need to link estimated tax payments on the Taxes tab?
Only federal estimated tax transactions explicitly linked to a quarter appear on your CPA Tax Summary. This keeps your export aligned with what you applied to each quarter's plan.
Who is responsible if an invoice is wrong?
You are. StrikeBooks calculates from the rates, times, and settings you enter. Review every invoice before sending it to a client.
Does StrikeBooks decide if I qualify for a home office deduction?
No. You enter workspace square footage and method in your tax profile. StrikeBooks applies simplified or prorated math for reporting. Your CPA confirms IRS eligibility.
Who owns my data?
You retain ownership of the business data you enter. StrikeBooks hosts and processes it only to provide the service, as described in our Privacy Policy .
Questions about this page or the product?
Use the Contact page on this site. For tax-specific questions, contact a qualified tax professional — StrikeBooks support cannot provide tax guidance.