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Taxes Should Be Part of Civic Education: A Story of Hope
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Taxes Should Be Part of Civic Education: A Story of Hope
Today, I’m sharing a civic oriented article I wrote back in 2018 that I hope will inspire you to get involved in your local politics and think more about why civic education is so important.
Join me in this inspiring episode to learn a bit more about why it’s so important to take a greater role in your local government and why I feel so passionate about advocating for tax education in this country.
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Today, I’m sharing a civic oriented article I wrote back in 2018 that I hope will inspire you to get involved in your local politics and think more about why civic education is so important.
Join me in this inspiring episode to learn a bit more about why it’s so important to take a greater role in your local government and why I feel so passionate about advocating for tax education in this country.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why local politics is so important 2:11
Why is tax policy left out of civics? 6:23
Lying from politicians about who pays taxes and why that’s such an issue 10:43
Tax education and why we need it 14:14
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link to article: https://www.sunlighttax.com/blog/2019/3/27/tax-policy-should-be-part-of-our-basic-civic-education
link to podcast I reference, the Overlook podcast.
Do I Need an LLC?
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Do I Need an LLC?
One of the top questions I get asked in my one to one consultations as a tax accountant for creative entrepreneurs is: Do I need an LLC?
Today, I’m diving into LLC’s and explaining from an accounting perspective the details of why entrepreneurs might consider changing their business status to an LLC and the benefits that come along with it.
Join me in this episode to learn more about LLC’s and why having one doesn’t define your business status.
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One of the top questions I get asked in my one to one consultations as a tax accountant for creative entrepreneurs is: Do I need an LLC?
Today, I’m diving into LLC’s and explaining from an accounting perspective the details of why entrepreneurs might consider changing their business status to an LLC and the benefits that come along with it.
Join me in this episode to learn more about LLC’s and why having one doesn’t define your business status.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Single member and multi member LLC’s 3:17
What is an LLC and what does it do 12:13
Liability protection 14:50
The importance of having a separate business bank account 20:46
The next steps to take after having an LLC 23:08
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Taxes, Democracy, and the Largest Climate Bill in US History
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Taxes, Democracy, and the Largest Climate Bill in US History
In this first episode of 2023, I’m sharing some of what the Biden administration has accomplished and the incredible strides that have come from the newly passed Inflation Reduction Act.
I go into detail on how the Inflation Reduction Act could directly benefit you and why this act is such a big deal for the environment.
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In this first episode of 2023, I’m sharing some of what the Biden administration has accomplished and the incredible strides that have come from the newly passed Inflation Reduction Act.
I go into detail on how the Inflation Reduction Act could directly benefit you and why this act is such a big deal for the environment.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why the tax code isn’t equitable 9:46
Why getting involved in local politics is important 18:38
The importance of subsidies for clean energy sources 29:40
Why you might not have to wait for a tax return for your tax credit 31:50
The health insurance premium tax credit 37:45
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EPISODE 11: VISION: RUNNING FOR OFFICE
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Vision: Running for Office
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Vision: Running for Office
Today, I’m interviewing 2 candidates running for local office here in Western North Carolina. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara is a North Carolinian, Christian minister, founding director of the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE), and mother of 3. Service and faith are the driving forces in her work, from teaching in prisons to founding an organization to advocate for LGBTQ equality across the Deep South. By showing up—especially in small towns—and telling the stories of families, Jasmine’s organization (CSE) helped win marriage equality in North Carolina and Mississippi. She is running to unseat Republican Madison Cawthorne for US Congress.
Maggie Ullman was Asheville’s first Sustainability Director. Her leadership has resulted in over $5 million of new grant dollars to communities in the American South who work with their local government to address climate change equitably. She is a candidate for Asheville City Council.
Together, both Maggie and Jasmine want to bring people together to incite change and protect what’s precious.
Today, I’m interviewing 2 candidates running for office here in Western North Carolina. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara is a North Carolinian, Christian minister, founding director of the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE), and mother of 3. Service and faith are the driving forces in her work, from teaching in prisons to founding an organization to advocate for LGBTQ equality across the Deep South. By showing up—especially in small towns—and telling the stories of families, Jasmine’s organization (CSE) helped win marriage equality in North Carolina and Mississippi. She is running to unseat Republican Madison Cawthorne for US Congress.
Maggie Ullman was Asheville’s first Sustainability Director. Her leadership has resulted in over $5 million of new grant dollars to communities in the American South who work with their local government to address climate change equitably. She is a candidate for Asheville City Council.
Together, both Maggie and Jasmine want to bring people together to incite change and protect what’s precious.
In this episode, Maggie, Jasmine and I talk about why local elections are so important, how you can get involved, and how even the tax code is proof that representation matters.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Jasmine’s background and vision
Maggie’s background and vision
Why the tax code represents only the people who were in the room when it was passed
Why local elections matter and what city government does
County level politics and what it includes
How priorities translate from local to national politics
How you can get involved in your local area to get candidates you care about elected
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Connect with Jasmine and Maggie:
Jasmine’s website: https://www.jasmineforcongress.com/
Maggie’s website: https://www.maggie4avl.com/
What's Going on in the Economy Right Now?
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What's Going on in the Economy Right Now?
Today, a timely bonus episode: I’m breaking down what’s going on in the economy right now, both in the US and globally, including whether or not we’re heading toward a recession, whether that actually matters, and how you can benefit from one. I’m also deep diving into some of the common economic terms like inflation and interest rates, and how it affects the economy at large, and you as a creative entrepreneur.
Listen in to hear some important and exciting information about my program Money Bootcamp, including a 3-day flash sale: my only sale of the season.
Get it through 9/30 at: https://www.sunlighttax.com/moneybootcampflashsale
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Today, a timely bonus episode: I’m breaking down what’s going on in the economy right now, both in the US and globally, including whether or not we’re heading toward a recession, whether that actually matters, and how you can benefit from one. I’m also deep diving into some of the common economic terms like inflation and interest rates, and how it affects the economy at large, and you as a creative entrepreneur.
Listen in to hear some important and exciting information about my program Money Bootcamp, including a 3-day flash sale: my only sale of the season.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Are we heading toward a recession and what is a recession? 4:40
Will a recession affect you as a creative entrepreneur? 6:10
How you can benefit from a recession 7:23
Why interest rates are rising 8:01
What’s happening economically globally 15:17
I Bonds 20:40
My program Money Bootcamp and how it’s changed 24:14
Announcing the one and only sale of this season: flash sale on Money Bootcamp ends Friday 9/30 at midnight
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