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Tax and Money Education for Creative People, Freelancers and Solopreneurs

Business Management, Sunlight Podcast Hannah Cole Business Management, Sunlight Podcast Hannah Cole

Your Business Already Started

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In today’s episode, I’m going over when your business actually starts according to the IRS, the importance of profit motive and the major benefits to filing a Schedule C even if you’re a new business. 

Join me today as I explain the details of getting your business started and how you can prepare for your first year of filing taxes as an entrepreneur. 

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In today’s episode, I’m going over when your business actually starts according to the IRS, the importance of profit motive and the major benefits to filing a Schedule C even if you’re a new business. 

Join me today as I explain the details of getting your business started and how you can prepare for your first year of filing taxes as an entrepreneur. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • When a business starts from a tax perspective 1:30

  • Start up expenses and profit motive 7:21

  • Tax deductions for a business in the first year 9:28

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How to Reduce Tax Overwhelm

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How to Reduce Tax Overwhelm

Today, I’m sharing how you can reduce your tax overwhelm and get some relief when it comes to filing your taxes for your small business. I’m giving you 3 systems you need to make sure you stay organized during tax time so you can reduce your overwhelm. 

Join me in this informative episode as I give you some quick tips on creating a simplified system for bookkeeping and taxes as a self-employed creative.   

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Today, I’m sharing how you can reduce your tax overwhelm and get some relief when it comes to filing your taxes for your small business. I’m giving you 3 systems you need to make sure you stay organized during tax time so you can reduce your overwhelm. 

Join me in this informative episode as I give you some quick tips on creating a simplified system for bookkeeping and taxes as a self-employed creative.   

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Bookkeeping and your taxes 4:35

  • Schedule C tax filing and entity formation 8:19

  • The 3 systems self-employed people need to stay organized with taxes 12:30

  • Why you shouldn’t mix your personal and business accounts 16:49

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How I Got Here: Interview with Kelly Bennett, Brand Strategist

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How I Got Here: Interview with Kelly Bennett, Brand Strategist

This week, I’m sharing an interview I did on the Emerging Brands Podcast with Kelly Bennett. 

Kelly Bennett is a New York City based Brand Strategist who helps brands define their brand strategy and develop brand narratives. 

Join me in this episode as I talk about my business, how and why I started my company and some important parts of accounting you should know as an entrepreneur. 

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This week, I’m sharing an interview I did on the Emerging Brands Podcast with Kelly Bennett. 

Kelly Bennett is a New York City based Brand Strategist who helps brands define their brand strategy and develop brand narratives. 

Join me in this episode as I talk about my business, how and why I started my company and some important parts of accounting you should know as an entrepreneur. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • My background and why I started Sunlight Tax 4:49

  • Do small businesses need an LLC or an S Corp? 23:45

  • Money Bootcamp and how it helps streamline taxes and bookkeeping for small businesses 30:46

  • Financial empowerment and ethical investing 41:51

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 Emerging Brands Podcast

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Farnoosh Torabi: When Financial Fear is Good

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Farnoosh Torabi: When Financial Fear is Good

Farnoosh Torabi is an Iranian-American personal finance expert, journalist, author and the host of the So Money podcast.  

Today, Farnoosh joins me to talk about her new book, A Healthy State of Panic, why the idea of fearlessness can sometimes be problematic and how growing up in an immigrant household shaped her relationship with fear. 

Join both Farnoosh and I today to learn more about how you can use your fear constructively to make positive changes in your life. 

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Farnoosh Torabi is an Iranian-American personal finance expert, journalist, author and the host of the So Money podcast.  

Today, Farnoosh joins me to talk about her new book, A Healthy State of Panic, why the idea of fearlessness can sometimes be problematic and how growing up in an immigrant household shaped her relationship with fear. 

Join both Farnoosh and I today to learn more about how you can use your fear constructively to make positive changes in your life. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Fear and decision making when it comes to personal finance 4:19

  • Overcoming investing fears 15:58

  • Fear and upbringing in an immigrant family 24:56

  • How you can use your fear to make positive changes 39:03

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 https://ahealthystateofpanic.com/ 

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My top 4 ROIs (Returns on Investment)

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My top 4 ROIs (Returns on Investment)

Today, I’m talking about some of the best things I’ve invested in during my time as a business owner that have brought me a good return on investment. I’m also sharing how you can determine if something will be a good ROI for you in your business.  

Join me today to learn how you can break through any mindset barriers you have when it comes to spending money and make smart investments that will bring you a good return. 

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Today, I’m talking about some of the best things I’ve invested in during my time as a business owner that have brought me a good return on investment. I’m also sharing how you can determine if something will be a good ROI for you in your business.  

Join me today to learn how you can break through any mindset barriers you have when it comes to spending money and make smart investments that will bring you a good return. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Thinking about money as an artist 2:22

  • Some of the best things I’ve invested in 7:00

  • How can you tell if something is worth your money? 28:26

  • The value of Money Bootcamp 33:04

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Sarah M. Chappell: https://sarahmchappell.com/

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