At least as a self employed person, unemployment seems...tenuous. And confusing. I’m a photographer. The website says I’m supposed to report income the week I

At least as a self employed person, unemployment seems...tenuous. And confusing. I’m a photographer. The website says I’m supposed to report income the week I work, not when I actually receive payment. If someone gives me a deposit for a wedding next year should I count it? Should I be reporting the deposits I got last year when I cover a wedding this year? I’m allowed to deduct expenses, but they don’t go in to more detail. If I spend more than I make in a week can I carry over the rest of the expense? It’s pretty stressful just knowing if you’re doing it correctly.