The Permanent Jewelry Artist's Augusta Rule Tax Saving Toolkit

If you are a permanent jewelry artist who works hard for every dollar you earn, this toolkit was built for you. The Augusta Rule is one of the cleanest, simplest, and most overlooked ways to legally reduce your tax burden.

Hi, I'm Trinity Owen, founder of Permanent Jewelry Center, and I used this documentation myself in 2025 and saved more than four thousand dollars in taxes. Before I ever implemented it, I spent hours researching the rule, cross checking IRS guidance, and mapping out a process that made sense for my business. I even paid my CPA for a one hundred fifty dollar virtual session to review my plan and confirm that everything was accurate and compliant. That step alone saved me from costly mistakes and second guessing, and it is a big part of why this system works so smoothly. Everything in this toolkit is complete, above board, CPA reviewed, and designed to help you stay organized and confident as you prepare to file your year end tax returns.

Permanent jewelry artists spend some of their days working on out of the ordinary business processes such as executing brand photoshoots, preparing training material, reviewing finances, planning events, and organizing their businesses. These days are legitimate business use days, and when they are properly documented, your business can legally rent your home for up to fourteen days per year under the Augusta Rule.

Instead of that income showing up as taxable profit, your business records it as a rental expense, which lowers your taxable income. At the same time, the money you receive personally for renting your home is not taxable when all requirements are met. In simple terms, this means income that would have been taxed goes into your pocket tax free. For many permanent jewelry artists, just a handful of well documented days can translate into thousands of dollars saved each year.

I created this tax saving toolkit so you do not have to guess, overthink, or spend extra money trying to piece this together on your own. You can print the documents and fill them in manually or edit everything digitally on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. It is the exact system I use myself, packaged in a way that any serious PJ artist can follow step by step.

Disclaimer: This digital product is for educational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Always consult your CPA before implementing any tax strategy.

Who Is Eligible to Use This Strategy?

This toolkit is designed only for permanent jewelry artists in the United States who meet all of the following criteria:

• You own your primary or vacation home personally (not through your business and not rented from a landlord).
• Your PJ business is a legally created Sole Proprietorship, Single Member LLC, S Corporation, C Corporation, or Partnership that is separate from you as an individual.
• Your home is not your primary business location.
• You occasionally use your home for special, documented business days such as brand photoshoots, filming, planning, or financial meetings that are outside of your ordinary line of work.
• You want a clear, compliant system for documenting each rental day from start to finish.

If you do not own your home, if your business is not legally separate from you, or if your home is your primary and continuous place of business, this digital toolkit is not the right fit, and I want to be transparent about that upfront.

This resource is built for artists who want to apply the Augusta Rule correctly, confidently, and with a CPA-supported paper trail.

What’s Included in the Toolkit

Every document below is included and fully customizable inside of a Google Doc:

✔ How-To Guide ($19 value)

Simple step-by-step instructions that walk you through using the checklist, duplicating templates, collecting documentation, and preparing for tax season.

✔ Complete Augusta Rule Checklist ($19 value)

A start-to-finish guide that keeps you compliant, organized, and on track for all 14 days.

✔ Rental Agreement Template ($10 value)

A one-time-use agreement between you and your business.

✔ Fair Market Value Letter ($10 value)

A fully drafted FMV letter with plug-and-play comps to help you determine and support your rental rate.

✔ Daily Agenda Templates ($10 value)

Fully customizable and ready to duplicate for every rental day.

✔ Invoice Template ($10 value)

Used to bill your business for each rental day in a clean, consistent format.

✔ Documentation Checklist ($10 value)

A quick-view list to help you gather all the required proof (payments, agendas, photos, screenshots, etc.).

✔ BONUS: 12 Purpose Statement Examples ($10 value)

Examples you can bring to your CPA meeting to reference or adapt when describing legitimate business use under the Augusta Rule, helping you clearly articulate intent and reduce uncertainty.

✔ BONUS: CPA Conversation Script & Checklist ($10 value)

A professional CPA conversation script and guide that helps you validate your use of the Augusta Rule ahead of time and avoid confusion or missteps later.

✔ BONUS: 11 Other Tax Strategies to Ask Your CPA About
 ($10 value)

Additional tax-saving strategies to ask your CPA about, designed to help you explore potential opportunities, confirm what applies to your business, and identify ways to keep more of your income legally and efficiently.

✔ BONUS: 1099-MISC Instruction Guide (Free at IRS.gov)

Shows you how to issue the required form to yourself at year-end and what to give your CPA.

✔ A Centralized System that Keeps All Documentation in One Place (PRICELESS)

This means less stress, fewer questions from your CPA, and a smoother filing process from start to finish.

How to Use This Toolkit

This is a living Google Doc designed to grow with you throughout the year. Here’s how it works:

1. Make a copy of the master document and save it for your specific tax year.
2. Update the yellow-highlighted fields in each template with your own business information.
3. Work through the checklist step-by-step and stay on track with what needs to be completed before, during, and after each rental day.
4. Duplicate the agenda and invoice templates every time you schedule a rental day so each session is properly documented.
5. Collect your proof as you go. Paste screenshots into the document or save them in a Google Drive folder linked inside the file.
6. Scan or upload physical copies of signed documents using a free app like Adobe Scan.
7. Bring everything to your CPA confidently, knowing your documentation is complete and compliant.

This system gives you everything you need to reduce your tax bill legally while keeping your records clean and organized.

Why Permanent Jewelry Artists Love This Strategy

You work hard. You show up for clients, invest in your tools, spend hours filming and editing content, and pour energy into creating a beautiful business. The Augusta Rule rewards you for those extra focused, business-building days.

If you’re a permanent jewelry artist who believes in keeping more of what you earn and you want a simple, compliant way to do it, this digital toolkit is the step you’ve been looking for.