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Tax Pain: Don't Waste It, Learn from It
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Today, I’m talking about how you can use the pain of getting a large tax bill and turn it into an opportunity for financial growth, including funding for your retirement savings and maxing out your IRA contributions.
Join me in this episode to learn how you can transform your current financial challenges into an opportunity for improvement and how you can make sure you are financially secure.
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Today, I’m talking about how you can use the pain of getting a large tax bill and turn it into an opportunity for financial growth, including funding for your retirement savings and maxing out your IRA contributions.
Join me in this episode to learn how you can transform your current financial challenges into an opportunity for improvement and how you can make sure you are financially secure.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Challenges for not paying quarterly taxes 9:52
Financial anxiety and economic security 12:34
Using your current financial situation as a motivator 18:32
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On-demand class on Making Taxes Easier/Best Deal on my program, Money Bootcamp
How to Pay Quarterly Taxes When Your Income Changes
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Today, I’m talking about the importance of estimated quarterly taxes if you’re self-employed and how you can use the Safe Harbor rule, to help make an accurate tax estimate if your income is different this year from last year.
Join me in this episode to learn how you can avoid tax penalties and large tax bills by estimating your quarterly taxes as accurately as possible.
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Today, I’m talking about the importance of estimated quarterly taxes if you’re self-employed and how you can use the Safe Harbor rule, to help make an accurate tax estimate if your income is different this year from last year.
Join me in this episode to learn how you can avoid tax penalties and large tax bills by estimating your quarterly taxes as accurately as possible.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
What is the Safe Harbor Rule? 2:20
Paying your quarterly taxes based on current year income 9:10
The benefits of paying quarterly taxes 13:00
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Links:
On-demand class on Making Taxes Easier/Best Deal on my program, Money Bootcamp
Home Office Expenses on Your Books vs. Taxes
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In today’s episode, I’m chatting about the common confusion around tax deductions for home offices or studios, including what you can and cannot deduct as an entrepreneur. I’m also explaining how discrepancies between bookkeeping and tax deductions for a home office are normal and expected.
Listen to this episode to get a better understanding of how to maximize your home office and studio deductions.
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In today’s episode, I’m chatting about the common confusion around tax deductions for home offices or studios, including what you can and cannot deduct as an entrepreneur. I’m also explaining how discrepancies between bookkeeping and tax deductions for a home office are normal and expected.
Listen to this episode to get a better understanding of how to maximize your home office and studio deductions.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The criteria for home office deductions 2:35
How you can calculate your home office deductions 6:50
Direct expenses and quarterly tax payments 8:20
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Visual Guide to Tax Deductions
Check out my program, Money Bootcamp.
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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Links:
Check out my program, Money Bootcamp.
Save Money at Year-End: Healthcare
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Today, I’m chatting about healthcare related year-end tax planning strategies that you can use to save money if you are self-employed. I’m diving into the differences between Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts including the benefits and how you can maximize your contributions.
Join me in this episode to learn how you can make sure you’re making the most of your healthcare savings as the end of the year approaches.
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Today, I’m chatting about healthcare related year-end tax planning strategies that you can use to save money if you are self-employed. I’m diving into the differences between Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts including the benefits and how you can maximize your contributions.
Join me in this episode to learn how you can make sure you’re making the most of your healthcare savings as the end of the year approaches.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Flexible Spending Accounts 5:50
Health Savings Accounts 9:10
Maximizing your HSA benefits 16:05
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