Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Tax Plan to Supercharge PYOP Studios
May 17, 2025 Ā· 3 min read
You didnāt start your studio to become a tax law expert, you started it to bring creativity, community, and maybe a little chaos (the fun kind) into peopleās lives. But what if I told you that President Trumpās āone big beautiful billā might just hand your paint-your-own pottery (PYOP) business the tax brush of your dreams?
Thatās right. While the headlines are busy arguing over politics, weāve been digging through the fine print, and this proposed bill has serious potential for studio owners who want to grow their business, support their lifestyle, and maybe even upgrade that dusty kiln without sweating the tax bill.
šÆ Hereās What You Need to Know:
1. Permanent Tax Cuts = More Clay, Less IRS
This bill would lock in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for good. That means lower tax rates and higher standard deductions stay put, leaving more money for new glazes, fresh brushes, and expanding your weekend workshops.
2. Immediate Equipment Deductions = Hello, Studio Upgrade
Thinking about new wheels, kilns, or that dreamy POS system with color-coded inventory tracking? Under this plan, you could write off the full cost in the year you buy it. Yes, even that $15,000 ventilation system you've been side-eyeing.
3. R&D Deductions = Innovation That Pays
If youāve ever created a new pottery technique, developed custom glaze recipes, or even improved your studio flow, congrats, youāre doing R&D. And now? You might just be able to deduct every penny of it. Who knew experimenting with crackle glaze could be a strategic financial move?
4. Interest Deduction Perks = Smarter Studio Financing
Got a loan for your recent studio remodel or used credit to bulk order mugs before the holiday rush? This bill could let you deduct more interest than ever before, meaning your smart financial risks get a bigger tax reward.
š§ Why This Matters to You (Yes, You)
Youāve put your energy, time, and heart into building something real. And PYOP Accounting is here to make sure that effort actually pays you back. Our team helps women-owned studios and creative entrepreneurs turn their passion into sustainable income, with systems that donāt just support your art, but support your life.
This bill isnāt law yet. But if it becomes reality, itāll move fast, and weāll be right here to guide you through it with strategic planning, creative thinking, and zero jargon.
š Read the full article to see what you should do now to get your studio ready for a tax-friendly transformation.
Because if thereās one thing we love more than a fresh coat of paint, itās a fresh tax deduction.

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Donna Bordeaux, CPA with PYOPAccounting.com
Creativity and CPAs donāt generally go together. Most people think of CPAs as nerdy accountants who canāt talk with people. Well, itās time to break that stereotype. Lively, friendly, and knowledgeable can be a part of your relationship with your CPA, as demonstrated by Donna and Chad Bordeaux. They have over 50 years of combined experience as entrepreneurial CPAs. Theyāve owned businesses and helped business owners exceed their wildest dreams. They have been able to help businesses earn many times more profit than the average business in the same industry and are passionate about helping industries that help families build great memories.
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