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1099 vs W2 Income and Why it Matters

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1099 vs W2 Income and Why it Matters

Today on the podcast, I’m going over the key differences between 1099 freelance income and W-2 employee income when filing taxes and how you can simplify your taxes as a self-employed individual. 

Join me in this episode to learn how to file your taxes correctly to avoid penalties and keep your finances simple. 

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Today on the podcast, I’m going over the key differences between 1099 freelance income and W-2 employee income when filing taxes and how you can simplify your taxes as a self-employed individual. 

 

Join me in this episode to learn how to file your taxes correctly to avoid penalties and keep your finances simple. 

  

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • The main differences between 1099 and W2 income when it comes to taxes 2:30

  • The importance of bookkeeping when you’re self-employed 5:45

  • The importance of keeping records and being prepared for IRS inquiries 14:53

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Links: 

FREE MASTERCLASS: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $130k in Your Savings

sunlighttax.com/deductions

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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

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

Links:

De-stress your taxes checklist: https://pod.link/1640538610/episode/829669c4f27589e3572ba3c2c497f24b

Issuing 1099s:

https://pod.link/1640538610/episode/5e3fdee788bf841e0aaeb5b3734e395b

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1099s Deep Dive: Listener Questions

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1099s Deep Dive: Listener Questions

Today,  I’m going over some listener questions about 1099 tax forms and clarifying some issues that might arise for you as an artist or creative entrepreneur. I’m also giving you some advice on what to do if you get an incorrect 1099 form after filing taxes.  

Join me in this episode to get a head start on your 1099 filings and to learn all the important details of filing correctly so you can avoid any penalties. 

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Today,  I’m going over some listener questions about 1099 tax forms and clarifying some issues that might arise for you as an artist or creative entrepreneur. I’m also giving you some advice on what to do if you get an incorrect 1099 form after filing taxes. 

 

Join me in this episode to get a head start on your 1099 filings and to learn all the important details of filing correctly so you can avoid any penalties. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • 1099 reporting regulations for freelancers 2:20

  • Tips for artists to issue 1099 form 6:55

  • Common 1099 mistakes 8:50

  • How to handle an unexpected 1099 14:18

  • The penalties associated with not filing 1099s 19:50

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

Links:

Short course on issuing 1099s

Sunlight episode on 1099s

https://www.sunlighttax.com/moneybootcampimpact

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What Are Receipts Actually For?

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What Are Receipts Actually For?

In today's episode, I’m explaining and going into detail about receipts and bookkeeping for self-employed creatives, including why keeping receipts is important and how you can keep yourself organized for tax season. 

Listen to this important episode to learn more about when you need to keep receipts, where you can keep your receipts so you have them ready if needed and some of the common deductions you can take. 

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In today's episode, I’m explaining and going into detail about receipts and bookkeeping for self-employed creatives, including why keeping receipts is important and how you can keep yourself organized for tax season. 

 

Listen to this important episode to learn more about when you need to keep receipts, where you can keep your receipts so you have them ready if needed and some of the common deductions you can take. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode:  

  • Should you be sorting your receipts? 9:30

  • Should you worry about being audited? 13:45

  • How you can organize your receipts to make it easier 20:20

  • Why you need to separate your business and personal finances 22:05

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

 

Episodes mentioned:  

Respect Your Work, Then Get Organized

 

Links:

https://www.sunlighttax.com/podcastguide

https://www.sunlighttax.com/openhouse 

https://www.sunlighttax.com/moneybootcampimpact

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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

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

Links:

https://www.sunlighttax.com/moneybootcampimpact

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