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Real Talk: My Experience Using TaxSlayer
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Today, I’m sharing my personal experience using a commercial tax software, Tax Slayer, and highlighting some of the limitations and lack of transparency I observed. I’m also chatting about some of my frustrations and the unethical practices I saw while using the program.
Join me in this episode, to hear my tax filing experience and why I think it’s so important to have a tax education.
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Today, I’m sharing my personal experience using a commercial tax software, Tax Slayer, and highlighting some of the limitations and lack of transparency I observed. I’m also chatting about some of my frustrations and the unethical practices I saw while using the program.
Join me in this episode, to hear my tax filing experience and why I think it’s so important to have a tax education.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Some of the mistakes I encountered with Tax Slayer 5:06
Unexpected fees and unethical practices 9:49
Why tax education is so important to reduce confusion 15:44
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5 Invisible Things in My Business
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This week on the podcast, I’m sharing some of the invisible aspects of running my tax business and some of the hard stuff that I’ve had to overcome while running my business and podcast.
Join me in this episode to learn more about my entrepreneurial journey and what I’ve learned along the way.
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This week on the podcast, I’m sharing some of the invisible aspects of running my tax business and some of the hard stuff that I’ve had to overcome while running my business and podcast.
Join me in this episode to learn more about my entrepreneurial journey and what I’ve learned along the way.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
My struggle with perfectionism 2:05
My superpower when it comes to taxes and what I struggle with 8:26
What I've chosen to prioritize in business 13:35
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Free 20 Minute Course on Filing your BOI Report for LLCs: www.sunlighttax.com/llc
How Taxes Can Unlock Your Financial Health
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How Taxes Can Unlock Your Financial Health
Today, I’m giving some guidance on how you can use tax time as an opportunity to improve your finances and set yourself up for retirement. I’m diving into the importance of getting organized with systems to track tax documents, receipts, and bookkeeping so you can prevent stress and surprises during tax season.
Join me in this episode as I outline the steps you need to take to improve your financial security as a creative entrepreneur.
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Today, I’m giving some guidance on how you can use tax time as an opportunity to improve your finances and set yourself up for retirement. I’m diving into the importance of getting organized with systems to track tax documents, receipts, and bookkeeping so you can prevent stress and surprises during tax season.
Join me in this episode as I outline the steps you need to take to improve your financial security as a creative entrepreneur.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why tax time is a key time to assess your financial situation 2:42
Why being organized with your finances is so important 7:24
High-level steps you can take to prevent stress and surprises at tax time 12:35
How you can easily calculate profit as a self-employed person 14:40
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The De-Stress Your Taxes Checklist Episode
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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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Tips to Make Your Taxes Better Right Now
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Tips to Make Your Taxes Better Right Now
In this week’s episode, I’m giving you some of my best tips when it comes to tax preparation and financial planning if you’re self-employed or a small business owner. I’m giving advice on completing bookkeeping, issuing 1099 forms, and why you need to schedule an early tax appointment with accountants.
Join me in this informative episode as I try to make your taxes as easy as possible so you can reduce stress and manage your money better.
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In this week’s episode, I’m giving you some of my best tips when it comes to tax preparation and financial planning if you’re self-employed or a small business owner. I’m giving advice on completing bookkeeping, issuing 1099 forms, and why you need to schedule an early tax appointment with accountants.
Join me in this informative episode as I try to make your taxes as easy as possible so you can reduce stress and manage your money better.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why you should associate bookkeeping with self-care activities 5:53
When you should book your appointment with a tax advisor and why it helps if it’s earlier 10:33
What is the triple deadline of April 15th? 17:52
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Links:
De-stress your taxes checklist: https://pod.link/1640538610/episode/829669c4f27589e3572ba3c2c497f24b
Issuing 1099s:
https://pod.link/1640538610/episode/5e3fdee788bf841e0aaeb5b3734e395b
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