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2025 Tax Changes
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In this debut episode of 2025, I’m going over some of the new 2025 tax law changes, how they might affect you as an entrepreneur and how you can prepare for these changes.
Join me today to learn how you can make sure you get a head start on these upcoming tax changes.
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In this debut episode of 2025, I’m going over some of the new 2025 tax law changes, how they might affect you as an entrepreneur and how you can prepare for these changes.
Join me today to learn how you can make sure you get a head start on these upcoming tax changes.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Mileage tracking 1:52
Secure 2.0 Act and retirement contributions 5:44
1099-K changes 9:49
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FREE LIVE CLASS: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $152k in Your Savings
My Tips for Focus, Plus A US Debt Revelation
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In today's episode, I’m talking about the importance of voting and my research into tax policy and deficits and how the rising national debt levels impact young voters. I’m also providing tips on using templates and maintaining a schedule to maximize your focus and productivity, especially if you’re a writer.
Listen to this important episode to learn how to use templates to save time in your personal life and work.
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In today's episode, I’m talking about the importance of voting and my research into tax policy and deficits and how the rising national debt levels could impact you as a younger voter. I’m also providing tips on using templates and maintaining a schedule to maximize your focus and productivity, especially if you’re a writer.
Listen to this important episode to learn how to use templates to save time in your personal life and work.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The importance of voting in local elections 3:10
History of US debt and the presidents that have run it up 10:40
Using templates to manage correspondence and stay focused 12:55
The importance of maintaining a consistent schedule for productivity 18:50
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Links:
Fiscal Therapy, by William G. Gale
Brand new updated Visual Guide to Tax Deductions
New Visual Guides:
Writers' Guide To Tax Deductions
Doula/Widwife Guide To Tax Deductions
A Solution for Fairer Taxes
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This week, I’m chatting about a topic that’s important to me: how we can create more fairness and equity in our tax system. I’m sharing an op ed written by William Gale, an economist from the Brookings Tax Policy Center that talks more about creating more fairness in tax policy, stopping tax cheats and how we can get there.
Join me in this episode as we head toward the election season to learn about why equity in our tax policy is so important.
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This week, I’m chatting about a topic that’s important to me: how we can create more fairness and equity in our tax system. I’m sharing an op ed written by William Gale, an economist from the Brookings Tax Policy Center that talks more about creating more fairness in tax policy, stopping tax cheats and how we can get there.
Join me in this episode as we head toward the election season to learn about why equity in our tax policy is so important.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The importance of giving the IRS the tools it needs to enforce tax rules 2:45
Proposed tax policies to combat wealth inequality and reduce tax evasion 8:13
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William Gale's article: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/give-irs-the-tools-it-needs-to-enforce-tax-rules-and-catch-cheaters/
Marketplace Health Insurance PSA: Update Your Income
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In this week’s episode, I’m giving you some guidance on the health insurance marketplace as a self-employed individual and sharing why it’s so important to evaluate your income and finances halfway through the year.
Listen to this short and sweet episode to get important information on what you can do on healthcare.gov so you can avoid unexpected high tax bills come filing season.
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In this week’s episode, I’m giving you some guidance on marketplace health insurance as a self-employed individual and sharing why it’s so important to evaluate your income and finances halfway through the year.
Listen to this short and sweet episode to get important information on what you can do on healthcare.gov so you can avoid unexpected high tax bills come filing season.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Adjusting taxes based on double income and spending projections mid-year 2:50
How Obamacare subsidies work for marketplace healthcare 3:25
Why it’s so important to update your income on healthcare.gov 6:32
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The FTC Non-Compete Ban: What It Means for You
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This week, I’m chatting about the new ban on non-compete agreements by the Federal Trade Commission and how it could impact you as a creative professional. I highlight studies showing how non-compete agreements suppress wages, worker mobility, and innovation.
Join me in this episode to learn more about this ban and how it could benefit you as an entrepreneur.
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This week, I’m chatting about the new ban on non-compete agreements by the Federal Trade Commission and how it could impact you as a creative professional. I highlight studies showing how non-compete agreements suppress wages, worker mobility, and innovation.
Join me in this episode to learn more about this ban and how it could benefit you as an entrepreneur.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The FTC’s role in protecting workers from unsafe business practices 6:21
Effects of the non-compete ban in Oregon 8:01
How this could impact creative workers 17:19
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Links:
FTC model language for safe harbor
Lina Khan interview, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
New Yorker non-compete ban article
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