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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
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The De-Stress Your Taxes Checklist
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The De-Stress Your Taxes Checklist
This week on the podcast, I’m giving you a checklist so you can get organized for this upcoming tax season once January comes and sharing some of my biggest tips for tax organization and planning.
Join me today to learn the action steps you can take to get a head start on your taxes and finances at the start of the year instead of waiting until the last minute.
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This week on the podcast, I’m giving you a checklist so you can get organized for this upcoming tax season once January comes and sharing some of my biggest tips for tax organization and planning.
Join me today to learn the action steps you can take to get a head start on your taxes and finances at the start of the year instead of waiting until the last minute.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Business mileage 2:54
Should you have a physical or digital folder of your tax records 5:42
Why you need a separate business bank account 10:08
Do you need to keep your receipts? 12:05
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Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $130k in Your Savings:
Lower Your Taxes at Year-End, Prevent a Cash Crunch
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Lower Your Taxes at Year-End, Prevent a Cash Crunch
As we approach the end of 2023, I want to talk about end of year tax planning and some strategies on how to avoid a cash crunch in April when your tax bills are due. I’m giving you some budgeting and accounting tips that can potentially lower your taxable income.
Join me in this episode to get some valuable insight on staying ahead of your taxes so you can avoid a big bill when the tax deadline comes.
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As we approach the end of 2023, I want to talk about end of year tax planning and some strategies on how to avoid a cash crunch in April when your tax bills are due. I’m giving you some budgeting and accounting tips that can potentially lower your taxable income.
Join me in this episode to get some valuable insight on staying ahead of your taxes so you can avoid a big bill when the tax deadline comes.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Accelerating purchases and decelerating income before year end to minimize your taxes 3:40
Strategic spending before the year ends 5:20
Why quarterly taxes as an entrepreneur are so important 9:50
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Free Class: https://go.sunlighttax.com/register
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Understand Your Tax Rate
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Understand Your Tax Rate
Has calculating your income tax rate in the past been overwhelming?
Today, I’m going into detail about income tax rates and helping you understand what the income tax rates are so you can be prepared when it comes time to file your quarterly taxes as a creative entrepreneur.
Join me in this episode to hear some tips on estimating your income tax rate and how you can avoid errors when calculating your income tax.
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Has calculating your income tax rate in the past been overwhelming?
Today, I’m going into detail about income tax rates and helping you understand what the income tax rates are so you can be prepared when it comes time to file your quarterly taxes as a creative entrepreneur.
Join me in this episode to hear some tips on estimating your income tax rate and how you can avoid errors when calculating your income tax.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why calculating income tax rates is so complex 3:50
The graduated income tax system 7:15
Marginal vs average tax rates 14:30
The importance of using an online tax calculator 18:50
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Set Up Your Calendar for Tax Success
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Set Up Your Calendar for Tax Success
Today, I’m sharing with you how you can set up your calendar for success as an entrepreneur so you never miss any tax deadlines and why it’s so important to have all of the important tax dates outlined.
Join me in this episode to find out how you can grab my calendar filled with important tax dates so you can stay prepared for tax season!
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Today, I’m sharing with you how you can set up your calendar for success as an entrepreneur so you never miss any tax deadlines and why it’s so important to have all of the important tax dates outlined.
Join me in this episode to find out how you can grab my calendar filled with important tax dates so you can stay prepared for tax season!
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The importance of tax deadlines 13:56
Some of the most important deadlines you need to know 19:00
How you can get my free tax nudge calendar 22:02
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Register for the free class “Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $130k in Your Savings” https://go.sunlighttax.com/free
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