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Insider Deduction Tips

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Insider Deduction Tips

Today, I’m giving you some insight into deductions and details on categories when it comes to your schedule C deductions. I talk about key categories for deductions like advertising and supplies and why it’s so important to keep proper documentation when it comes to deductions on your taxes. 

Join me this week, to get some strategic guidance on maximizing your deductions and avoiding audits by putting expenses in their appropriate categories.

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Today, I’m giving you some insight into deductions and details on categories when it comes to your schedule C deductions. I talk about key categories for deductions like advertising and supplies and why it’s so important to keep proper documentation when it comes to deductions on your taxes. 

 

Join me this week, to get some strategic guidance on maximizing your deductions and avoiding audits by putting expenses in their appropriate categories.

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Advertising and why website hosting fee’s go there 3:00

  •  2 common categories where tax preparers may dump expenses without proper documentation 5:20

  • How to avoid an audit when it comes to listing your deductions 12:40

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Links:

sunlighttax.com/deductions

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How to Deduct Fees, Bandmate Payouts and Gallery Commissions

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How to Deduct Fees, Bandmate Payouts and Gallery Commissions

Today, I’m talking about deducting education expenses and explaining how fees and reimbursement works when it comes to reporting your income on your taxes. 

Listen to this episode to get some insight on tax implications and how you can properly track income to meet the reporting requirements.

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Today, I’m talking about deducting education expenses and explaining how fees and reimbursement works when it comes to reporting your income on your taxes. 

 

Listen to this episode to get some insight on tax implications and how you can properly track income to meet the reporting requirements.

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode:  

  • Reporting gallery commissions on your taxes 12:54

  • How income and taxes work for musicians being paid out for performances 14:54

  • When you need a 1099 issued 17:00

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Links:

Get your free Deductions Guide: https://www.sunlighttax.com/deductionsguide

https://www.sunlighttax.com/moneybootcampimpact

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Can a Massage Therapist Deduct Massages? Education Expenses Explained

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Can a Massage Therapist Deduct Massages? Education Expenses Explained

Have you ever wondered what you can deduct when it comes to business expenses? 

Today, I’m deep diving into education expenses and what you can and cannot deduct on your taxes as a business owner. I’m clarifying what you can deduct for continuing education, like seminars on new techniques, and what counts as leisure. 

Listen to this important episode to learn how you can maximize your deductions when you file your taxes this year. 

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Have you ever wondered what you can deduct when it comes to business expenses?

 

Today, I’m deep diving into education expenses and what you can and cannot deduct on your taxes as a business owner. I’m clarifying what you can deduct for continuing education, like seminars on new techniques, and what counts as leisure. 

 

Listen to this important episode to learn how you can maximize your deductions when you file your taxes this year. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode:  

  • Clarifying the deductibility of massages for wellness practitioners 2:34

  • Personal expenses and business deductions- the difference and how much you can really deduct 4:57

  • What expenses you CAN deduct 5:54

  • Should you deduct research expenses? 9:37

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Links:

WELLNESS PRACTITIONERS’ TAX DEDUCTIONS GUIDE

https://www.sunlighttax.com/wellnessguide

Free class: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $130k in Your Savings: https://go.sunlighttax.com/free

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Donating Your Work isn't a Charitable Deduction

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Donating Your Work isn't a Charitable Deduction

As we approach the upcoming holiday season, I wanted to chat about an important topic that comes up often: donating your artwork to a charitable organization and what that means for your taxes. 

Join me today in this important episode as I explain what donating your artwork to charity means during tax time and why nonprofits need to be aware of the tax implications of charitable donations for artists. I also give you some tips on how you can still be charitable without feeling exploited. 

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As we approach the upcoming holiday season, I wanted to chat about an important topic that comes up often: donating your artwork to a charitable organization and what that means for your taxes. 

 

Join me today in this important episode as I explain what donating your artwork to charity means during tax time and why nonprofits need to be aware of the tax implications of charitable donations for artists. I also give you some tips on how you can still be charitable without feeling exploited. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

 

  • Donating your work to charity and the tax implications 1:38

  • Deducting materials on your taxes 5:32

  • How you can donate to charity without feeling exploited as an artist 6:58

  • Why nonprofits need to be more transparent and ethical when asking for donations from artists 10:31

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Links:

 El Anatsui: https://elanatsui.art/

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