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Issuing 1099s
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Issuing 1099s
Today, I’m chatting about the importance of filing 1099 forms if you’re self-employed. I’m explaining who needs to file a 1099, how to file the form correctly and the deadline you need to file by to make sure you avoid any penalties.
Join me in this important and timely episode to learn about filing your 1099, whether you fit into an exception and how you can track your payments for easier filing.
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Today, I’m chatting about the importance of filing 1099 forms if you’re self-employed. I’m explaining who needs to file a 1099, how to file the form correctly and the deadline you need to file by to make sure you avoid any penalties.
Join me in this important and timely episode to learn about filing your 1099, whether you fit into an exception and how you can track your payments for easier filing.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why issuing 1099s is so important and the penalties associated with skipping it 3:07
When you don’t need to issue a 1099 8:57
Using a third-party payment processor 12:25
Practical tips for obtaining a w9 form 18:57
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Respect Your Work, Then Get Organized
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Respect Your Work, Then Get Organized
Today, I want to talk about the importance of believing in your work and why it’s so important for creative professionals to know the value of their work in this world. I’m sharing with you some personal examples of how artwork can have a profound impact on others.
Join me in this episode, to learn more about how you can start taking your creative career more seriously and why you need to start treating it like a job other than a hobby.
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Today, I want to talk about the importance of believing in your work and why it’s so important for creative professionals to know the value of their work in this world. I’m sharing with you some personal examples of how artwork can have a profound impact on others.
Join me in this episode, to learn more about how you can start taking your creative career more seriously and why you need to start treating it like a job other than a hobby.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The value of creative work 6:15
Reflect on your values and priorities 10:30
Taking your bookkeeping and your business more seriously 14:32
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Episodes Mentioned:
New Rules for LLCs: How The Corporate Transparency Act Affects You
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Matt Phillips https://www.instagram.com/themattphillips?igsh=NmU4eGljNjd1M2po
Luster hustler ceramics for self love
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The De-Stress Your Taxes Checklist
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The De-Stress Your Taxes Checklist
This week on the podcast, I’m giving you a checklist so you can get organized for this upcoming tax season once January comes and sharing some of my biggest tips for tax organization and planning.
Join me today to learn the action steps you can take to get a head start on your taxes and finances at the start of the year instead of waiting until the last minute.
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This week on the podcast, I’m giving you a checklist so you can get organized for this upcoming tax season once January comes and sharing some of my biggest tips for tax organization and planning.
Join me today to learn the action steps you can take to get a head start on your taxes and finances at the start of the year instead of waiting until the last minute.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Business mileage 2:54
Should you have a physical or digital folder of your tax records 5:42
Why you need a separate business bank account 10:08
Do you need to keep your receipts? 12:05
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Tax Credits and Law Changes Not to Miss
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Tax Credits and Law Changes Not to Miss
This week, I’m sharing a year-end review of past episodes from 2023 that covered new tax laws and legislation so you can be prepared when it comes to your business finances as we approach the tax season and year end.
Join me in this episode to get a recap of any new laws or tax credits that could impact you and your finances in 2024.
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This week, I’m sharing a year-end review of past episodes from 2023 that covered new tax laws and legislation so you can be prepared when it comes to your business finances as we approach the tax season and year end.
Join me in this episode to get a recap of any new laws or tax credits that could impact you and your finances in 2024.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The Corporate Transparency Act 2:22
An update on contribution limits for tax advantaged accounts 4:26
Secure 2.0 Act 5:06
Tax laws and charitable donations 6:55
Medical expense deductions 10:36
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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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