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Re-framing Finances for Creatives

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Re-framing Finances for Creatives

This week, I’m sharing an episode that aired on the Creative Baggage podcast where I was recently a guest.  

Creative Baggage is a conversation-based podcast giving voice to the unspoken baggage of pursuing a career in the arts.

In this episode, I speak about my career in both the arts and taxes and offer some practical advice on managing your finances as an artist. 

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This week, I’m sharing an episode that aired on the Creative Baggage podcast where I was recently a guest.  

Creative Baggage is a conversation-based podcast giving voice to the unspoken baggage of pursuing a career in the arts.

In this episode, I speak about my career in both the arts and taxes and offer some practical advice on managing your finances as an artist. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • My background in the arts and how I got started in the tax field 2:05

  • The breakeven point in business 14:59

  • The importance of forming relationships 22:10

  • Creating a community through social media 30:39

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

 

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-baggage/id1514894003

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What Counts As Taxable Income?

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What Counts As Taxable Income?

It’s easy to get confused when it comes to figuring out what you need to report as income on your tax return. 

Today, I’m going over some of the most common ways to receive money as an entrepreneur and talking about what actually counts as income in your business so you can be prepared for your taxes. 

Join me in this episode to learn more about determining your total income and how you can make sure you report it correctly to the IRS.

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It’s easy to get confused when it comes to figuring out what you need to report as income on your tax return. 

Today, I’m going over some of the most common ways to receive money as an entrepreneur and talking about what actually counts as income in your business so you can be prepared for your taxes. 

Join me in this episode to learn more about determining your total income and how you can make sure you report it correctly to the IRS.

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • How to know when something is income and when it’s not 9:54

  • What is the function of the people you serve? 12:16

  • Should you itemize your tax return? 13:55

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

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3 Tips for Easier Taxes

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3 Tips for Easier Taxes

Today, I’m sharing my 3 quick and easy tips to make taxes easier for you as an entrepreneur.  

Join me in this episode to learn how you can eliminate stress around filing your taxes and make sure you get the most out of your income. 

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Today, I’m sharing my 3 quick and easy tips to make taxes easier for you as an entrepreneur.  

Join me in this episode to learn how you can eliminate stress around filing your taxes and make sure you get the most out of your income. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Where you need to focus your energy and attention on 5:35

  • Customizing your bookkeeping 10:45

  • Working with softwares and what you need to know 13:27

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

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Is it Ok to Get a Tax Extension?

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Is it Ok to Get a Tax Extension?

Do you need a tax extension and you’re freaking out about it? 

Today, I’m sharing the details about tax extensions for entrepreneurs and what you need to know about filing for an extension before the April tax deadline. I’m also explaining why tax extensions aren’t as bad as you might have thought.  

Join me in this episode to learn some of the top reasons you might need a tax extension and how you can file for one. 

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Do you need a tax extension and you’re freaking out about it? 

Today, I’m sharing the details about tax extensions for entrepreneurs and what you need to know about filing for an extension before the April tax deadline. I’m also explaining why tax extensions aren’t as bad as you might have thought.  

Join me in this episode to learn some of the top reasons you might need a tax extension and how you can file for one. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • The difference between filing and paying 2:33

  • Reasons for getting a tax extension 6:38

  • What you need to be aware of when it comes to tax extensions and the tax deadline 11:58

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

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Aggressive Means "High Growth"

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Aggressive Means "High Growth"

Today, I’m sharing more about the word “aggressive” and what it means when you’re setting up investments as an entrepreneur.  I’m explaining why and when you might want to focus on more high growth strategies for your investments.  

Join me in this episode to learn why you might be intimidated by the word “aggressive” and how you can push past that to get the most out of your investment preferences.  

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Today, I’m sharing more about the word “aggressive” and what it means when you’re setting up investments as an entrepreneur.  I’m explaining why and when you might want to focus on more high growth strategies for your investments.  

Join me in this episode to learn why you might be intimidated by the word “aggressive” and how you can push past that to get the most out of your investment preferences.  

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • What does the word aggressive mean when it comes to investing? 4:25

  • Setting investment preferences 6:06

  • How what you were taught as a child can have an impact on your investing now 10:23 

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