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Year-End Savings: Business Expenses
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Today, I’m continuing my series about year-end tax saving tips and giving you some strategies on how you can maximize your tax deductions as an entrepreneur using business expenses.
Join me in this informative episode to learn how you can prioritize your bookkeeping and accelerate your expenses to make sure you get the most out of your tax deductions this upcoming year.
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Today, I’m continuing my series about year-end tax saving tips and giving you some strategies on how you can maximize your tax deductions as an entrepreneur using business expenses.
Join me in this informative episode to learn how you can prioritize your bookkeeping and accelerate your expenses to make sure you get the most out of your tax deductions this upcoming year.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The importance of bookkeeping 2:25
Expense acceleration tips 14:14
Year end spending recommendations 21:46
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Year-End Savings: IRA vs 401k: Fund the 401k First
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Today, I’m continuing my series about year-end tax tips and discussing why it’s so important to contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts. I’m diving into the differences between 401k’s, traditional and Roth IRAs, as well as the SEP IRA option for self-employed individuals.
Join me in this important episode to learn how you can maximize your tax savings and retirement contributions.
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Today, I’m continuing my series about year-end tax tips and discussing why it’s so important to contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts. I’m diving into the differences between 401k’s, traditional and Roth IRAs, as well as the SEP IRA option for self-employed individuals.
Join me in this important episode to learn how you can maximize your tax savings and retirement contributions.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
401k and 403b accounts 4:43
IRA contribution limits and tax benefits 7:13
Deadlines and contribution strategies 9:38
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Save Money at Year-End: Healthcare
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Today, I’m chatting about healthcare related year-end tax planning strategies that you can use to save money if you are self-employed. I’m diving into the differences between Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts including the benefits and how you can maximize your contributions.
Join me in this episode to learn how you can make sure you’re making the most of your healthcare savings as the end of the year approaches.
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Today, I’m chatting about healthcare related year-end tax planning strategies that you can use to save money if you are self-employed. I’m diving into the differences between Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts including the benefits and how you can maximize your contributions.
Join me in this episode to learn how you can make sure you’re making the most of your healthcare savings as the end of the year approaches.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Flexible Spending Accounts 5:50
Health Savings Accounts 9:10
Maximizing your HSA benefits 16:05
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My Mental Health Checklist for Hard Times
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Today, In the wake of the election, I’m sharing my personal recipe for maintaining your mental health during tough political times and emphasizing the importance of taking care of your basic needs. I’m also talking about how you can focus on finding joy in the small moments and connecting with loved ones, rather than getting caught up in the negativity of social media and constant news consumption.
Join me in this important episode to learn how you can make sure you're prioritizing your mental health and how you can make a difference in local elections.
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Today, In the wake of the election, I’m sharing my personal recipe for maintaining your mental health during tough political times and emphasizing the importance of taking care of your basic needs. I’m also talking about how you can focus on finding joy in the small moments and connecting with loved ones, rather than getting caught up in the negativity of social media and constant news consumption.
Join me in this important episode to learn how you can make sure you're prioritizing your mental health and how you can make a difference in local elections.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Focusing on something you can control 6:36
Finding joy in the small things and turning to the arts 11:44
Increasing political engagement and reducing news intake 25:03
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Tax Relief You Get for Disaster Losses
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In today’s episode, I’m going over the IRS benefits for those affected by federally declared disasters and highlighting the automatic qualification for disaster relief, including filing and payment extensions, and the option to file an amended return.
Join me to learn about the various IRS tax benefits and relief measures available to you if you’re ever impacted by a federally declared disaster.
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In today’s episode, I’m going over the IRS benefits for those affected by federally declared disasters and highlighting the automatic qualification for disaster relief, including filing and payment extensions, and the option to file an amended return.
Join me to learn about the various IRS tax benefits and relief measures available to you if you’re ever impacted by a federally declared disaster.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Casualty losses and amended returns 7:55
Disaster declaration numbers and deadline extensions 11:53
Non-taxable disaster relief payments 15:44
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tax return preparation options
Eligible individuals or families can get free help preparing their tax return at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) sites. To find the closest free tax help site, use the VITA Locator Tool or call 800-906-9887. Note that normally, VITA sites cannot help claim disaster losses.
To find an AARP Tax-Aide site, use the AARP Site Locator Tool or call 888-227-7669.
Any individual or family whose adjusted gross income (AGI) was $79,000 or less in 2023 can use IRS Free File’s Guided Tax Software at no cost. There are products in English and Spanish.
Another Free File option is Free File Fillable Forms. These are electronic federal tax forms, equivalent to a paper 1040 and are designed for taxpayers who are comfortable filling out IRS tax forms. Anyone, regardless of income, can use this option.
MilTax, a Department of Defense program, offers free return preparation software and electronic filing for federal tax returns and up to three state income tax returns. It’s available for all military members and some veterans, with no income limit.
Ways to help WNC Relief efforts:
1. Emergency Relief Fund Grants for Artists
2. The WNC Strong: Rebuilding Together Grant for grant aid to help local WNC businesses survive and rebuild
3. The Sunlight Tax Paypal mutual aid fund. 100% of donations will be given to people I know and love and who need it
4. Love Asheville from Afar: links to WNC businesses that have inventory and would love your support. Please consider Asheville and WNC businesses as you send gifts this fall and for the holidays.
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