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Lower Your Taxes at Year-End, Prevent a Cash Crunch
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Lower Your Taxes at Year-End, Prevent a Cash Crunch
As we approach the end of 2023, I want to talk about end of year tax planning and some strategies on how to avoid a cash crunch in April when your tax bills are due. I’m giving you some budgeting and accounting tips that can potentially lower your taxable income.
Join me in this episode to get some valuable insight on staying ahead of your taxes so you can avoid a big bill when the tax deadline comes.
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As we approach the end of 2023, I want to talk about end of year tax planning and some strategies on how to avoid a cash crunch in April when your tax bills are due. I’m giving you some budgeting and accounting tips that can potentially lower your taxable income.
Join me in this episode to get some valuable insight on staying ahead of your taxes so you can avoid a big bill when the tax deadline comes.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Accelerating purchases and decelerating income before year end to minimize your taxes 3:40
Strategic spending before the year ends 5:20
Why quarterly taxes as an entrepreneur are so important 9:50
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Free Class: https://go.sunlighttax.com/register
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New Rules for LLCs: How The Corporate Transparency Act Affects You
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New Rules for LLCs: How The Corporate Transparency Act Affects You
In today's episode, I want to talk about a new law that goes into effect in January of 2024 and affects small business owners with an LLC: The Corporate Transparency Act.
Join me in this important episode to learn more about this law, why it’s actually a good thing and how you can comply to avoid fines.
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In today's episode, I want to talk about a new law that goes into effect in January of 2024 and affects small business owners with an LLC: The Corporate Transparency Act.
Join me in this important episode to learn more about this law, why it’s actually a good thing and how you can comply to avoid fines.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
What is the Corporate Transparency Act and why is it a good thing? 2:25
Who needs to comply with this law 5:09
New York State and their own version of this law 9:22
When to file and how it effects new LLC’s 13:02
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Understand Your Tax Rate
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Understand Your Tax Rate
Has calculating your income tax rate in the past been overwhelming?
Today, I’m going into detail about income tax rates and helping you understand what the income tax rates are so you can be prepared when it comes time to file your quarterly taxes as a creative entrepreneur.
Join me in this episode to hear some tips on estimating your income tax rate and how you can avoid errors when calculating your income tax.
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Has calculating your income tax rate in the past been overwhelming?
Today, I’m going into detail about income tax rates and helping you understand what the income tax rates are so you can be prepared when it comes time to file your quarterly taxes as a creative entrepreneur.
Join me in this episode to hear some tips on estimating your income tax rate and how you can avoid errors when calculating your income tax.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why calculating income tax rates is so complex 3:50
The graduated income tax system 7:15
Marginal vs average tax rates 14:30
The importance of using an online tax calculator 18:50
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https://www.sunlighttax.com/openhouse
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FU Money for the People
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FU Money for the People
On today’s episode, I’m talking about an important topic that I’m very passionate about: saving for retirement. I’m sharing why it’s so important to make sure you contribute to your retirement, how it can help you become a millionaire and some important facts you should know.
Join me to learn about saving for your retirement and some of the benefits you can get by starting today.
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On today’s episode, I’m talking about an important topic that I’m very passionate about: saving for retirement. I’m sharing why it’s so important to make sure you contribute to your retirement, how it can help you become a millionaire and some important facts you should know.
Join me to learn about saving for your retirement and some of the benefits you can get by starting today.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why it’s so important to save for retirement 5:09
Updated contribution thresholds 7:00
Some of the benefits of tax advantaged retirement accounts 7:30
Why credits are so much more powerful than deductions 15:00
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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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El Anatsui: https://elanatsui.art/
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