THE SUNLIGHT TAX BLOG:

Tax and Money Education for Creative People, Freelancers and Solopreneurs

What's Up with the BOI Reporting/Corporate Transparency Act?

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Have you been wondering what’s going on with the Corporate Transparency Act? Today, I’m diving into the newest update of the Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Information Report, including what you need to do as an entrepreneur to stay proactive.

Listen to this episode to get your up-to-date information on BOI Reporting and how you can make sure you avoid any penalties that may pop up. 

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Have you been wondering what’s going on with the Corporate Transparency Act? Today, I’m diving into the newest update of the Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Information Report, including what you need to do as an entrepreneur to stay proactive.

 

Listen to this episode to get your up-to-date information on BOI Reporting and how you can make sure you avoid any penalties that may pop up. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Impact on small LLC’s 3:30

  • Legal challenges and court rulings 4:08

  • Recommendations for business owners 9:41

 

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Links:

Free Mini-Course on New Rules for LLCs/BOI Report

Check out my program, Money Bootcamp.

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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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You can get a 20% discount on MileIQ using this code: HCOL124A 

FREE LIVE CLASS: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $152k in Your Savings

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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

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

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

Wellness Practitioner's Guide To Tax Deductions

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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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Links:

William Gale's article: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/give-irs-the-tools-it-needs-to-enforce-tax-rules-and-catch-cheaters/

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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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 https://www.healthcare.gov/help/premium-tax-credit/

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