THE SUNLIGHT TAX BLOG:

Tax and Money Education for Creative People, Freelancers and Solopreneurs

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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Two Myths About Quarterly Taxes

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Today, I’m talking about the importance of understanding and managing your estimated quarterly taxes as a self-employed individual and addressing some of the common fears associated with making estimated payments. 

Join me in this episode to learn how you can set up your quarterly payments to avoid a large tax bill and the stress that comes along with it. 

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Today, I’m talking about the importance of understanding and managing your estimated quarterly taxes as a self-employed individual and addressing some of the common fears associated with making estimated payments. 

 

Join me in this episode to learn how you can set up your quarterly payments to avoid a large tax bill and the stress that comes along with it. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • How quarterly taxes 10:04

  • Common mistakes and reporting issues 10:30

  • Reconciliation and tax return process 10:45 

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How to Fix an Incorrect 1099

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Today, I’m talking about the common problem of receiving an incorrect 1099 as an entrepreneur, including what you need to look for and how you can make the corrections to avoid any problems with filing your taxes. 

Join me in this episode to get all of the details needed for correcting any 1099s that may have errors and what you can do to avoid any issues with filing. 

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Today, I’m talking about the common problem of receiving an incorrect 1099 as an entrepreneur, including what you need to look for and how you can make the corrections to avoid any problems with filing your taxes. 

 

Join me in this episode to get all of the details needed for correcting any 1099s that may have errors and what you can do to avoid any issues with filing. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode:  

  • Steps to correcting a 1099 6:30 

  • Handling discrepancies in 1099s 12:10 

  • Reimbursed expenses and 1099 reporting 14:47

 

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Your January Checklist for Easier Taxes

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Today, I’m giving you a comprehensive January checklist to help organize your taxes if you’re self-employed so that you can have a headstart on your taxes for 2025.  

Tune in to this episode to get a strong start to the tax year and put systems in place to simplify your tax preparation process.

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Today, I’m giving you a comprehensive January checklist to help organize your taxes if you’re self-employed so that you can have a headstart on your taxes for 2025.  

 

Tune in to this episode to get a strong start to the tax year and put systems in place to simplify your tax preparation process.

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode:  

  • Why you should check your odometer now 2:11

  • Issuing 1099’s and estimated tax payments 6:48

  • Maintaining business bank accounts and receipts 10:45

 

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Stress Stopper: Plan For Your 1099s

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Today, I’m talking about the importance of preparing for tax season specifically when it comes to issuing 1099 forms, including when you need to issue one and the deadline. 

Join me in this episode to learn how and when you need to obtain your W9 forms and issuing your 1099’s from your contractors. 

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Today, I’m talking about the importance of preparing for tax season specifically when it comes to issuing 1099 forms, including when you need to issue one and the deadline. 

 

Join me in this episode to learn how and when you need to obtain your W9 forms and issuing your 1099’s from your contractors. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • 1099 requirements 4:10

  • Compiling contractor payments 4:43

  • Gathering W9 forms 6:50

  • Preparing for 1099 issuance 9:53

 

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