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Get Free Money By Using Your Retirement Accounts

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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I revisit why tax-advantaged accounts are one of the most powerful tools for self-employed individuals. I break down how these accounts can help you save more money, lower your tax bill, and build long-term financial security. I also share practical examples, real numbers, and details about my upcoming class so you can make the most of the tax benefits available to you as a freelancer or business owner.

If there is one single habit you can have in your life to build financial security for yourself, and frankly, to get free money that’s on the table, it is to max out your tax-advantaged accounts every single year.
— Hannah Cole

In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I revisit why tax-advantaged accounts are one of the most powerful tools for self-employed individuals. I break down how these accounts can help you save more money, lower your tax bill, and build long-term financial security. I also share practical examples, real numbers, and details about my upcoming class so you can make the most of the tax benefits available to you as a freelancer or business owner.

Also mentioned in today’s episode:

00:10 Embracing Summer and Financial Reflection

02:50 Understanding Tax-Advantaged Accounts

06:05 Maximizing Retirement Savings with SEP IRAs

08:50 The Power of Productive Friction in Learning

11:58 The Power Triangle for Financial Growth

15:10 Strategies for Effective Tax-Advantaged Saving

17:55 Upcoming Class: Save Like A Millionaire

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Join the Workshop:Save Like a Millionaire: Using Tax-Smart Accounts

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Order my book: Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed

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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.

LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE HERE

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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