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Tips on Filing an Extension
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Today, I’m providing some practical advice on filing a tax extension and how you can do it without getting a penalty. I’m also talking about the importance of relationships in career success as an artist, especially in a world increasingly influenced by AI.
Join me in this episode to learn how you can file a tax extension properly and why you need to be focusing on building relationships in your art career.
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Today, I’m providing some practical advice on filing a tax extension and how you can do it without getting a penalty. I’m also talking about the importance of relationships in career success as an artist, especially in a world increasingly influenced by AI.
Join me in this episode to learn how you can file a tax extension properly and why you need to be focusing on building relationships in your art career.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The importance of relationships in career success 2:40
Understanding tax extensions 14:10
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The Key To Less Fear When Doing Your Taxes
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In today’s episode, I’m talking about some of the common tax fears I see entrepreneurs encounter and giving you strategies on how you can reduce your tax-related anxiety and feel prepared for tax season.
Join me in this important episode to hear my framework that can help demystify the tax process and make managing your taxes less stressful and more straightforward.
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In today’s episode, I’m talking about some of the common tax fears I see entrepreneurs encounter and giving you strategies on how you can reduce your tax-related anxiety and feel prepared for tax season.
Join me in this important episode to hear my framework that can help demystify the tax process and make managing your taxes less stressful and more straightforward.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Understanding audits and the statute of limitations 3:34
Following tax rules and self-reporting 7:52
Reducing tax fear through education 9:30
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Should You Do A Tax Protest?
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In today’s episode, I’m chatting about the impact of the Trump administration and why I think doing a tax protest is a counterproductive method of political dissent. I’m also giving you some ideas for effective ways you can influence policy if you’re looking to make a difference.
Join me to learn how you can channel your political energy and exercise political power through engagement rather than breaking the law.
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In today’s episode, I’m chatting about the impact of the Trump administration and why I think doing a tax protest is a counterproductive method of political dissent. I’m also giving you some ideas for effective ways you can influence policy if you’re looking to make a difference.
Join me to learn how you can channel your political energy and exercise political power through engagement rather than breaking the law.
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Effective ways of political engagement 7:50
Consequences of a tax protest 9:10
Alternative channels for political protest 16:55
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Tax Pain: Don't Waste It, Learn from It
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Today, I’m talking about how you can use the pain of getting a large tax bill and turn it into an opportunity for financial growth, including funding for your retirement savings and maxing out your IRA contributions.
Join me in this episode to learn how you can transform your current financial challenges into an opportunity for improvement and how you can make sure you are financially secure.
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Today, I’m talking about how you can use the pain of getting a large tax bill and turn it into an opportunity for financial growth, including funding for your retirement savings and maxing out your IRA contributions.
Join me in this episode to learn how you can transform your current financial challenges into an opportunity for improvement and how you can make sure you are financially secure.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Challenges for not paying quarterly taxes 9:52
Financial anxiety and economic security 12:34
Using your current financial situation as a motivator 18:32
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On-demand class on Making Taxes Easier/Best Deal on my program, Money Bootcamp
How to Pay Quarterly Taxes When Your Income Changes
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Today, I’m talking about the importance of estimated quarterly taxes if you’re self-employed and how you can use the Safe Harbor rule, to help make an accurate tax estimate if your income is different this year from last year.
Join me in this episode to learn how you can avoid tax penalties and large tax bills by estimating your quarterly taxes as accurately as possible.
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Today, I’m talking about the importance of estimated quarterly taxes if you’re self-employed and how you can use the Safe Harbor rule, to help make an accurate tax estimate if your income is different this year from last year.
Join me in this episode to learn how you can avoid tax penalties and large tax bills by estimating your quarterly taxes as accurately as possible.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
What is the Safe Harbor Rule? 2:20
Paying your quarterly taxes based on current year income 9:10
The benefits of paying quarterly taxes 13:00
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On-demand class on Making Taxes Easier/Best Deal on my program, Money Bootcamp
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