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Tax and Money Education for Creative People, Freelancers and Solopreneurs

Mutual Aid: All the Tax Info You Need

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Today, I’m discussing the tax implications of mutual aid funds and how it relates to the context of Hurricane Helene's impact here in Western North Carolina with the creation of PayPals and fundraisers for donations. 

Join me in this important episode to learn how to handle the tax side of mutual aid and how to make sure you’re staying on the right side of the IRS.  

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Today, I’m discussing the tax implications of mutual aid funds and how it relates to the context of Hurricane Helene's impact here in Western North Carolina with the creation of paypals and fundraisers for donations. 

Join me in this important episode to learn how to handle the tax side of mutual aid and how to make sure you’re staying on the right side of the IRS.  

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • The importance of documenting gifts with written proof 3:45 

  • Offsetting tax liability 7:29

  • Charitable donations and itemized deductions 12:48 

 

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Emergency Relief Fund Grants for Artists

The WNC Strong: Rebuilding Together Grant for grant aid to help local Businesses survive and rebuild: https://www.mountainbizworks.org/helene/donate

For Sunlight Tax Mutual Aid donations. I will donate 100% of these funds directly to people in need.

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Sales Tax vs. Income Tax

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Today, I’m diving into the topic of Sales Tax vs. Income Tax and emphasizing why it’s so important for you to know the difference. 

Join me in this episode, to learn more about the differences between sales tax and income tax and how it can affect you as an entrepreneur.  

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Today, I’m diving into the topic of Sales Tax vs. Income Tax and emphasizing why it’s so important for you to know the difference. 

 

Join me in this episode, to learn more about the differences between sales tax and income tax and how it can affect you as an entrepreneur.  

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • The main differences between sales tax and income tax 11:13

  • Registration and filing requirements 13:49

  • Sales tax filing process 16:00

 

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

Links:

The WNC Strong: Rebuilding Together Grant for grant aid to help local Businesses survive and rebuild: https://www.mountainbizworks.org/helene/donate

For Sunlight Tax Mutual Aid donations. I will donate 100% of these funds directly to people in need.

Emergency Relief Fund Grants for Artists

Join my Program: https://www.sunlighttax.com/moneybootcampimpact

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Emergency Preparedness Checklist: My Takeaways for You

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In today's episode, I’m sharing the importance of disaster preparedness, and giving you some of the lessons I learned from living through Hurricane Helene so you can be prepared for your own potential disaster. 

Join me in this short and important episode to learn what you need to have and do, to be ready for a natural disaster. 

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In today's episode, I’m sharing the importance of disaster preparedness, and giving you some of the lessons I learned from living through Hurricane Helene so you can be prepared for your own potential disaster. 

 

Join me in this short and important episode to learn what you need to have and do, to be ready for a natural disaster. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Over preparation and document safety 2:27

  • Emergency supplies you need to have on hand 6:40

  • Device charging and water preparedness 9:50

 

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Join my Program: https://www.sunlighttax.com/moneybootcampimpact

Hannah's Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/hannahcole1779 

If you want to help the people here, you can donate to the links at the bottom of Arts AVL page

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Post Hurricane Helene: Art Problems Podcast with Paddy Johnson

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Today, I’m sharing an episode of a podcast I recorded for my friend and fellow artist Paddy Johnson’s podcast Art Problems, where I talk about the severe impact Hurricane Helene has had on my town of Asheville, North Carolina. I’m also sharing some important information on how you can help.  

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Today, I’m sharing an episode of a podcast I recorded for my friend and fellow artist Paddy Johnson’s podcast Art Problems, where I talk about the severe impact Hurricane Helene has had on my town of Asheville, North Carolina. I’m also sharing some important information on how you can help.  

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Details of the studio flooding 5:19

  • Initial flood observations 11:13

  • Post flood challenges and community impact 30:00

 

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

Links:

Hannah's Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/hannahcole1779 

 Asheville Tea Company

Melissa Weiss pottery

The Autrys (food stylists) 

New Stock Pantry

If you want to help the people here, you can donate to the links at the bottom of Arts AVL page

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Emergency Update

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Today, I’m giving you a life update from my home in Asheville, North Carolina after suffering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. In this episode, I’m also providing some different ways that you can help people directly here in Asheville.   

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Today, I’m giving you a life update from my home in Asheville, North Carolina after suffering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. In this episode, I’m also providing some different ways that you can help people directly here in Asheville.   

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Hurricane Helene and the effects 1:52

  • Challenges and community spirit 3:10

  • My gratitude and how you can help 4:30 

 

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

Links:

Hannah's Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/hannahcole1779 

Asheville Tea Company

Melissa Weiss pottery

The Autrys (food stylists), 

New Stock Pantry

If you want to help the people here, you can donate to the links at the bottom of Arts AVL page

Watch YouTube video version

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