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1099 vs W2 Income and Why it Matters

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1099 vs W2 Income and Why it Matters

Today on the podcast, I’m going over the key differences between 1099 freelance income and W-2 employee income when filing taxes and how you can simplify your taxes as a self-employed individual. 

Join me in this episode to learn how to file your taxes correctly to avoid penalties and keep your finances simple. 

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Today on the podcast, I’m going over the key differences between 1099 freelance income and W-2 employee income when filing taxes and how you can simplify your taxes as a self-employed individual. 

 

Join me in this episode to learn how to file your taxes correctly to avoid penalties and keep your finances simple. 

  

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • The main differences between 1099 and W2 income when it comes to taxes 2:30

  • The importance of bookkeeping when you’re self-employed 5:45

  • The importance of keeping records and being prepared for IRS inquiries 14:53

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Links: 

FREE MASTERCLASS: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $130k in Your Savings

sunlighttax.com/deductions

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1099s Deep Dive: Listener Questions

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1099s Deep Dive: Listener Questions

Today,  I’m going over some listener questions about 1099 tax forms and clarifying some issues that might arise for you as an artist or creative entrepreneur. I’m also giving you some advice on what to do if you get an incorrect 1099 form after filing taxes.  

Join me in this episode to get a head start on your 1099 filings and to learn all the important details of filing correctly so you can avoid any penalties. 

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Today,  I’m going over some listener questions about 1099 tax forms and clarifying some issues that might arise for you as an artist or creative entrepreneur. I’m also giving you some advice on what to do if you get an incorrect 1099 form after filing taxes. 

 

Join me in this episode to get a head start on your 1099 filings and to learn all the important details of filing correctly so you can avoid any penalties. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • 1099 reporting regulations for freelancers 2:20

  • Tips for artists to issue 1099 form 6:55

  • Common 1099 mistakes 8:50

  • How to handle an unexpected 1099 14:18

  • The penalties associated with not filing 1099s 19:50

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

Links:

Short course on issuing 1099s

Sunlight episode on 1099s

https://www.sunlighttax.com/moneybootcampimpact

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Issuing 1099s

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Issuing 1099s

Today, I’m chatting about the importance of filing 1099 forms if you’re self-employed. I’m explaining who needs to file a 1099, how to file the form correctly and the deadline you need to file by to make sure you avoid any penalties. 

Join me in this important and timely episode to learn about filing your 1099, whether you fit into an exception and how you can track your payments for easier filing. 

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Today, I’m chatting about the importance of filing 1099 forms if you’re self-employed. I’m explaining who needs to file a 1099, how to file the form correctly and the deadline you need to file by to make sure you avoid any penalties.

 

Join me in this important and timely episode to learn about filing your 1099, whether you fit into an exception and how you can track your payments for easier filing. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Why issuing 1099s is so important and the penalties associated with skipping it 3:07

  • When you don’t need to issue a 1099 8:57

  • Using a third-party payment processor 12:25

  • Practical tips for obtaining a w9 form 18:57

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

Links:

https://www.sunlighttax.com/moneybootcampimpact

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