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How Taxes Can Unlock Your Financial Health
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How Taxes Can Unlock Your Financial Health
Today, I’m giving some guidance on how you can use tax time as an opportunity to improve your finances and set yourself up for retirement. I’m diving into the importance of getting organized with systems to track tax documents, receipts, and bookkeeping so you can prevent stress and surprises during tax season.
Join me in this episode as I outline the steps you need to take to improve your financial security as a creative entrepreneur.
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Today, I’m giving some guidance on how you can use tax time as an opportunity to improve your finances and set yourself up for retirement. I’m diving into the importance of getting organized with systems to track tax documents, receipts, and bookkeeping so you can prevent stress and surprises during tax season.
Join me in this episode as I outline the steps you need to take to improve your financial security as a creative entrepreneur.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why tax time is a key time to assess your financial situation 2:42
Why being organized with your finances is so important 7:24
High-level steps you can take to prevent stress and surprises at tax time 12:35
How you can easily calculate profit as a self-employed person 14:40
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The De-Stress Your Taxes Checklist Episode
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Thoughts I've Had About Money
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Thoughts I've Had About Money
Today, I’m sharing some thoughts I’ve struggled with when it comes to my finances, taxes, and financial knowledge so I can motivate anyone who may be experiencing similar challenges with money mindset in your business.
Join me in this personal episode as I talk about how I’ve been able to move past fears and feelings of inadequacy when it comes to my finances and to hear some tips on how you can do the same.
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Today, I’m sharing some thoughts I’ve struggled with when it comes to my finances, taxes, and financial knowledge so I can motivate anyone who may be experiencing similar challenges with money mindset in your business.
Join me in this personal episode as I talk about how I’ve been able to move past fears and feelings of inadequacy when it comes to my finances and to hear some tips on how you can do the same.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
My personal thoughts on finances 7:23
Some of my most common money thoughts 10:00
Why you shouldn't let mistakes bring you down 12:30
The Fire movement 19:54
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1099 vs W2 Income and Why it Matters
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1099 vs W2 Income and Why it Matters
Today on the podcast, I’m going over the key differences between 1099 freelance income and W-2 employee income when filing taxes and how you can simplify your taxes as a self-employed individual.
Join me in this episode to learn how to file your taxes correctly to avoid penalties and keep your finances simple.
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Today on the podcast, I’m going over the key differences between 1099 freelance income and W-2 employee income when filing taxes and how you can simplify your taxes as a self-employed individual.
Join me in this episode to learn how to file your taxes correctly to avoid penalties and keep your finances simple.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The main differences between 1099 and W2 income when it comes to taxes 2:30
The importance of bookkeeping when you’re self-employed 5:45
The importance of keeping records and being prepared for IRS inquiries 14:53
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FREE MASTERCLASS: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $130k in Your Savings
Insider Deduction Tips
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Insider Deduction Tips
Today, I’m giving you some insight into deductions and details on categories when it comes to your schedule C deductions. I talk about key categories for deductions like advertising and supplies and why it’s so important to keep proper documentation when it comes to deductions on your taxes.
Join me this week, to get some strategic guidance on maximizing your deductions and avoiding audits by putting expenses in their appropriate categories.
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Today, I’m giving you some insight into deductions and details on categories when it comes to your schedule C deductions. I talk about key categories for deductions like advertising and supplies and why it’s so important to keep proper documentation when it comes to deductions on your taxes.
Join me this week, to get some strategic guidance on maximizing your deductions and avoiding audits by putting expenses in their appropriate categories.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Advertising and why website hosting fee’s go there 3:00
2 common categories where tax preparers may dump expenses without proper documentation 5:20
How to avoid an audit when it comes to listing your deductions 12:40
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How to Deduct Fees, Bandmate Payouts and Gallery Commissions
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How to Deduct Fees, Bandmate Payouts and Gallery Commissions
Today, I’m talking about deducting education expenses and explaining how fees and reimbursement works when it comes to reporting your income on your taxes.
Listen to this episode to get some insight on tax implications and how you can properly track income to meet the reporting requirements.
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Today, I’m talking about deducting education expenses and explaining how fees and reimbursement works when it comes to reporting your income on your taxes.
Listen to this episode to get some insight on tax implications and how you can properly track income to meet the reporting requirements.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Reporting gallery commissions on your taxes 12:54
How income and taxes work for musicians being paid out for performances 14:54
When you need a 1099 issued 17:00
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