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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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The Home Office Deduction
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The Home Office Deduction
Today, I’m explaining the home office deduction including how you can calculate your own home office deduction when you’re filing your taxes as a creative entrepreneur this upcoming tax season.
Join me in this informative episode to learn a simplified way of calculating this important deduction and how you can make sure you’re getting the most out of it this tax season.
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Today, I’m explaining the home office deduction including how you can calculate your own home office deduction when you’re filing your taxes as a creative entrepreneur this upcoming tax season.
Join me in this informative episode to learn a simplified way of calculating this important deduction and how you can make sure you’re getting the most out of it this tax season.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
What is a home office? 1:51
Calculating the home office deduction 7:16
Your deductible home office expenses 8:56
Personal vs. business time and how to calculate it 14:00
Calculating mileage when you have a home studio 16:30
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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
When Do You Actually Need an Accountant?
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When Do You Actually Need an Accountant?
Are you a creative entrepreneur who’s been wondering when you should hire an accountant or if you’ll be able to just do your own taxes?
In today's episode, I’m breaking down some of the most common scenarios that you might want to consider actually hiring an accountant and when you can just do your own taxes as an entrepreneur.
Join me in this informative episode to learn the best times to consult an expert and why using an accountant might save you money in the long run.
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Are you a creative entrepreneur who’s been wondering when you should hire an accountant or if you’ll be able to just do your own taxes?
In today's episode, I’m breaking down some of the most common scenarios that you might want to consider actually hiring an accountant and when you can just do your own taxes as an entrepreneur.
Join me in this informative episode to learn the best times to consult an expert and why using an accountant might save you money in the long run.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
When it’s a good time to consult an accountant 5:33
Why it’s not as expensive as you think to hire an accountant 8:30
Tax returns and what you’re paying for 11:00
Tax planning and strategy and why it’s important to consult an accountant 21:15
Understanding your taxes 26:15
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https://www.sunlighttax.com/deductionsguide
Estimated Quarterly Taxes: How To Calculate Your Payments
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Estimated Quarterly Taxes: How To Calculate Your Payments
Today, I’m diving into the second part of paying estimated quarterly taxes and sharing how you can actually calculate what your quarterly payments to the IRS should be.
Join me to learn how you can determine your payments and why you should stop focusing on perfection and exact numbers.
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Today, I’m diving into the second part of paying estimated quarterly taxes and sharing how you can actually calculate what your quarterly payments to the IRS should be.
Join me to learn how you can determine your payments and why you should stop focusing on perfection and exact numbers.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
How to get started paying your estimated quarterly taxes 4:40
Safe harbor rules 17:20
Paying 90% of last years quarterly taxes 22:22
Calculating your income tax 25:11
States and quarterly taxes 27:56
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