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How to Reduce Tax Overwhelm
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How to Reduce Tax Overwhelm
Today, I’m sharing how you can reduce your tax overwhelm and get some relief when it comes to filing your taxes for your small business. I’m giving you 3 systems you need to make sure you stay organized during tax time so you can reduce your overwhelm.
Join me in this informative episode as I give you some quick tips on creating a simplified system for bookkeeping and taxes as a self-employed creative.
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Today, I’m sharing how you can reduce your tax overwhelm and get some relief when it comes to filing your taxes for your small business. I’m giving you 3 systems you need to make sure you stay organized during tax time so you can reduce your overwhelm.
Join me in this informative episode as I give you some quick tips on creating a simplified system for bookkeeping and taxes as a self-employed creative.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Bookkeeping and your taxes 4:35
Schedule C tax filing and entity formation 8:19
The 3 systems self-employed people need to stay organized with taxes 12:30
Why you shouldn’t mix your personal and business accounts 16:49
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What Counts As Taxable Income?
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What Counts As Taxable Income?
It’s easy to get confused when it comes to figuring out what you need to report as income on your tax return.
Today, I’m going over some of the most common ways to receive money as an entrepreneur and talking about what actually counts as income in your business so you can be prepared for your taxes.
Join me in this episode to learn more about determining your total income and how you can make sure you report it correctly to the IRS.
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It’s easy to get confused when it comes to figuring out what you need to report as income on your tax return.
Today, I’m going over some of the most common ways to receive money as an entrepreneur and talking about what actually counts as income in your business so you can be prepared for your taxes.
Join me in this episode to learn more about determining your total income and how you can make sure you report it correctly to the IRS.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
How to know when something is income and when it’s not 9:54
What is the function of the people you serve? 12:16
Should you itemize your tax return? 13:55
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Is it Ok to Get a Tax Extension?
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Is it Ok to Get a Tax Extension?
Do you need a tax extension and you’re freaking out about it?
Today, I’m sharing the details about tax extensions for entrepreneurs and what you need to know about filing for an extension before the April tax deadline. I’m also explaining why tax extensions aren’t as bad as you might have thought.
Join me in this episode to learn some of the top reasons you might need a tax extension and how you can file for one.
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Do you need a tax extension and you’re freaking out about it?
Today, I’m sharing the details about tax extensions for entrepreneurs and what you need to know about filing for an extension before the April tax deadline. I’m also explaining why tax extensions aren’t as bad as you might have thought.
Join me in this episode to learn some of the top reasons you might need a tax extension and how you can file for one.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The difference between filing and paying 2:33
Reasons for getting a tax extension 6:38
What you need to be aware of when it comes to tax extensions and the tax deadline 11:58
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Understand Your Taxes and Make Money, register here: https://go.sunlighttax.com/register
The Mental Load of Financial Fear
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The Mental Load of Financial Fear
Are you feeling judgement or fear when it comes to your taxes and finances?
Today, I’m talking about the mental load of financial fear and the anxiety you might have surrounding your taxes or retirement as a creative entrepreneur. I’m also sharing why it’s so important to our creative practice to break through those fears so you can increase your impact in this world.
Join me to learn more about how you can move past any disorganization and fearful thoughts you have about money and become more organized and financially secure.
Are you feeling judgement or fear when it comes to your taxes and finances?
Today, I’m talking about the mental load of financial fear and the anxiety you might have surrounding your taxes or retirement as a creative entrepreneur. I’m also sharing why it’s so important to our creative practice to break through those fears so you can increase your impact in this world.
Join me to learn more about how you can move past any disorganization and fearful thoughts you have about money and become more organized and financially secure.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The fear of judgement 4:10
The mental load of feeling stressed and disorganized 8:45
How tax planning and taking charge of your finances would change your life 10:55
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To sign up for the free live class, Understand Your Taxes and Make Money, register here: https://go.sunlighttax.com/free
How to Fund Your IRA: Pay Yourself First
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How to Fund Your IRA: Pay Yourself First
In today's episode, I’m talking about a very important topic: how to pay yourself first as a creative entrepreneur and how you can grow your stash of fuck you money.
Join me today, to hear the important steps you can take to make sure that you set yourself up for financial security and why it’s never too late to start contributing to your IRA.
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In today's episode, I’m talking about a very important topic: how to pay yourself first as a creative entrepreneur and how you can grow your stash of fuck you money.
Join me today, to hear the important steps you can take to make sure that you set yourself up for financial security and why it’s never too late to start contributing to your IRA.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why you should set apart the full amount of money you want to use to fund your IRA first 9:25
Paying yourself first and how to do it 11:34
Why financial security is so important 13:22
Is it ok to start funding your IRA later in life? 15:27
Understanding your taxes 26:15
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https://www.sunlighttax.com/deductionsguide
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