New Law For Artists: How The HITS Act Can Put $150k Back In Your Pocket

If you’ve been pouring your heart, soul—and wallet—into your tracks, we’ve got news that’ll make you pump the brakes on that copier receipt pile. The HITS Act (Helping Independent Tracks Succeed) just became law, and it’s a game-changer: you can now write off up to $150,000 of your recording-related expenses in the very same year you spend them. That means more cash in your pocket now, not five years down the road. Here’s the rundown—and how to turn Uncle Sam into your newest patron of the arts.

🎸 What’s the HITS Act, Anyway?

• Immediate 100% ExpensingTraditionally, if you spent big on studio time, mixing, mastering, gear, or even session-musician meals, you had to amortize those costs over several years—or over the life of the equipment. Not anymore. Under the HITS Act, spend up to $150K on qualified recording expenses and deduct it all on this year’s return.

• Who Qualifies?

  • Artists & Bands tracking, mixing & mastering

  • Producers & Engineers offering paid services

  • Small Labels & Imprints funding projects

  • Session Musicians & Crew whose feed/transport is tied to a session

• What Counts as “Recording Expenses”?

  • Studio Time, Mixing & Mastering Fees

  • Equipment & Software (plug-ins, monitors, interfaces)

  • Session Meals & Travel when part of your project

  • Instrument Rentals and Demo Pressings

🚀 How to Leverage the HITS Act Like a Pro

1. Keep Meticulous Records

   • Save every invoice, receipt, digital payment confirmation, and meal tab.

   • Tag each expense: “mixing,” “mastering,” “gear,” or “session meals.”

2. Bundle & Prepay Before Year-End

   • Feeling good about your next LP? Lock in a bundle of 5 mixes + masters in December and get the full write-off on this year’s return.

   • Artists love our “EP Bundle”—4-track mix & master at a sweet rate. Deduct it all in one swoop!

3. Work With a Music-Savvy CPA

   • Not all accountants are cut from the same cloth. Choose someone who knows the ins and outs of the HITS Act—and of creative-industry quirks.

   • Pro tip: Ask your CPA to file these as Section 179/bonus depreciation on Schedule C—no extra IRS forms required.

4. Plan Your Release Calendar Around Tax Deadlines

   • Recording in late Q4? Perfect timing. That $10K tracking session you nail in November turns into an immediate 2025 tax break.

   • Use your freed-up cash to fund that spring-release marketing push.

5. Educate Your Team

   • Producers, engineers, and session players: let them know their meal and travel costs can also slide under the HITS umbrella. That pizza and coffee run during tracking? Write it off.

6. Leverage LegendaryMix Extras

   • Expense Tracker PDF: Reply “TRACKER” to our newsletter for a free, printable worksheet.

   • Year-End Promo: Ask about our “HITS-Act Happy Hour”—prepay for 3 mixes, get 1 free, and maximize your deduction!

   
   

🌟 Winning Combo

Not only do we deliver mixes and masters that make your tracks sound legendary, but now we help you make your finances legendary, too. By combining our premium services with the full power of the HITS Act, you get:

• Premium Quality: Transparent, industry-standard mixing and mastering.

• Tax-Smart Pricing: Packages designed for maximum write-off value.

• Cash-Flow Freedom: Keep your project moving without tax-anxiety hang-ups.

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🎧 Final Chorus

The HITS Act is more than just a tax tweak—it’s a turbo boost for your creative hustle. Spend up to $150,000 on recording expenses, report it on this year’s return, and watch your tax bill shrink. Whether you’re an indie singer-songwriter, a beatmaker, or a boutique label, this is your moment to record without remorse—and to let LegendaryMix.com be the secret weapon in both your sonic and financial arsenals.

Ready to make your music—and your accountant—smile? Book your session today, and let’s write you a track that hits all the right notes… including the tax ones.

Mix. Master. Deduct.

— Portiay & the LegendaryMix Team