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Tax and Money Education for Creative People, Freelancers and Solopreneurs

Donating Your Work isn't a Charitable Deduction

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Donating Your Work isn't a Charitable Deduction

As we approach the upcoming holiday season, I wanted to chat about an important topic that comes up often: donating your artwork to a charitable organization and what that means for your taxes. 

Join me today in this important episode as I explain what donating your artwork to charity means during tax time and why nonprofits need to be aware of the tax implications of charitable donations for artists. I also give you some tips on how you can still be charitable without feeling exploited. 

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As we approach the upcoming holiday season, I wanted to chat about an important topic that comes up often: donating your artwork to a charitable organization and what that means for your taxes. 

 

Join me today in this important episode as I explain what donating your artwork to charity means during tax time and why nonprofits need to be aware of the tax implications of charitable donations for artists. I also give you some tips on how you can still be charitable without feeling exploited. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

 

  • Donating your work to charity and the tax implications 1:38

  • Deducting materials on your taxes 5:32

  • How you can donate to charity without feeling exploited as an artist 6:58

  • Why nonprofits need to be more transparent and ethical when asking for donations from artists 10:31

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Links:

 El Anatsui: https://elanatsui.art/

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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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Links: 

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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Your Personal Finance Attitude Adjustment

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Your Personal Finance Attitude Adjustment

Today, I’m sharing another article I wrote in 2017 for the art blog, Art F City, where I focus on the mindset and the attitude that you need to conquer your personal finances. 

Join me in this episode to learn more about how you can shift your mindset and adjust your attitude when it comes to money and prioritize your financial security. 

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Today, I’m sharing another article I wrote in 2017 for the art blog, Art F City, where I focus on the mindset and the attitude that you need to conquer your personal finances. 

Join me in this episode to learn more about how you can shift your mindset and adjust your attitude when it comes to money and prioritize your financial security. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • The importance of mindset when it comes to finances 1:37

  • Spending less than you earn 3:20

  • Why you should observe your spending habits 5:10

  • How you can prioritize your financial security 7:11

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Money Cheat Sheet for the Overwhelmed

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Money Cheat Sheet for the Overwhelmed

Today, I’m sharing an article I wrote where I give a practical financial overview and is a personal finance cheat sheet for anyone feeling overwhelmed with their finances and taxes.  

Listen to this episode to get some finance tips to help you feel more secure as an entrepreneur when it comes to your money.

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Today, I’m sharing an article I wrote where I give a practical financial overview and is a personal finance cheat sheet for anyone feeling overwhelmed with their finances and taxes.  

Listen to this episode to get some finance tips to help you feel more secure as an entrepreneur when it comes to your money.

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Prioritizing debt repayment 5:52

  • Why saving for retirement is so important 7:45

  • Investing for long-term growth 11:23

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The Right Step at the Right Time

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Are you an entrepreneur who has wondered if it’s time for you to form an LLC or an S Corp?

Today, I’m going over the business order of operations and why it’s so important to focus on the next level of your business instead of planning far ahead so you don’t waste valuable time and money. 

 Join me in this important episode as I go over some of the important steps in entrepreneurship and when you might want to consider taking the leap. 

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Are you an entrepreneur who has wondered if it’s time for you to form an LLC or an S Corp?

Today, I’m going over the business order of operations and why it’s so important to focus on the next level of your business instead of planning far ahead so you don’t waste valuable time and money. 

 Join me in this important episode as I go over some of the important steps in entrepreneurship and when you might want to consider taking the leap. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • LLC as liability protection and do you need liability insurance? 4:22

  • The importance of bookkeeping with Schedule C 8:50 

  • S Corporations and taxes 12:42

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Links:

Visit my opening at the Tracey Morgan Gallary November 3rd

http://www.traceymorgangallery.com/

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