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Taking the Leap: The Tax Learning Curve of Moving to Full-Time Freelance
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Moving from employment to full-time self-employment comes with new tax responsibilities. Tax questions, bookkeeping, and business setup can keep you from making sales and growing your business. In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m breaking down the tax basics every new self-employed business owner needs to understand, including business deductions, self-employment tax, bookkeeping systems, quarterly estimated tax payments, and choosing the right business entity.
The right tax and business systems can help you stay compliant, avoid costly mistakes, and feel more confident running your business. I’ll also introduce my 2-Day Business Setup Intensive, where I help solo business owners get their tax, bookkeeping, and legal setup on solid footing so they can stop second-guessing their business and focus on growing it.
Boo! Scary Stories of Accountants Ghosting
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Have you ever been ghosted by your accountant? You’re not alone! In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m talking about why accountants sometimes disappear, how to find the right tax professional for your business, and why having your financial systems properly set up can make all the difference.
I’ll share why getting your tax, bookkeeping, and business systems in order is essential for self-employed creatives, freelancers, and small business owners. I’ll also explain how my 2-Day Business Setup Intensive helps entrepreneurs get clarity on their taxes, bookkeeping, and legal setup with personalized guidance and support, so you can stop second-guessing your business finances and start feeling confident about running your business.
Don't Forget These Deductions: Parking and Tolls
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This week on the Sunlight Tax podcast, I’m chatting about another commonly missed tax deduction for self-employed individuals: parking and tolls. I’m diving into how tolls and parking should be tracked separately and added to the car expense category on tax schedules so you can get the deduction you deserve.
Join me in this episode to get some practical tips on how to easily track your parking and toll expenses for this upcoming tax season.
Don't Forget These Deductions:Cell Phone and Internet
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Today, I'm chatting about a commonly missed tax deduction for entrepreneurs: cell phone and internet expenses. I'm going over why these deductions are missed and how you can utilize them to get the most out of your tax return this year.
Join me in this episode to learn how to calculate a reasonable business percentage for these mixed-use expenses so you can maximize your allowable deductions and keep more of your hard-earned money.
Interest Rates Are Up: What That Means For You
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This week on the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m discussing how recent interest rate hikes are affecting personal finance and the broader economy. I’ll share practical advice for managing debt, building savings, and navigating investments in a changing economic landscape.
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