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My #1 Tip After Filing Your Taxes
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In today’s episode of the Sunlight Podcast, I’m sharing why it’s so important to review your tax return—even after you’ve filed. We’ll also chat about the power of taking a digital detox during the busy tax season to help you reset and recharge.
I’ll walk you through how to understand the key sections of your tax return, what tax estimates really mean, and how to reconcile what you owed with what you paid.
Plus, I’m offering some simple, practical strategies for adjusting your future payments if your income changes—so you can feel more confident, prepared, and in control come tax time. Whether you’re self-employed or just trying to make sense of your finances, this episode is here to support you!
Listen and Subscribe Here
In today’s episode of the Sunlight Podcast, I’m sharing why it’s so important to review your tax return—even after you’ve filed. We’ll also chat about the power of taking a digital detox during the busy tax season to help you reset and recharge.
I’ll walk you through how to understand the key sections of your tax return, what tax estimates really mean, and how to reconcile what you owed with what you paid.
Plus, I’m offering some simple, practical strategies for adjusting your future payments if your income changes—so you can feel more confident, prepared, and in control come tax time. Whether you’re self-employed or just trying to make sense of your finances, this episode is here to support you!
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
00:00 Digital Detox: A Refreshing Break
02:02 Post-Tax Filing: Key Steps for Improvement
07:16 Understanding Your Tax Return: Key Insights
12:07 Adjusting for Future Taxes: Strategies for Success
15:43 Resources for Tax Management: Programs and Support
Takeaways
Reviewing your tax return is crucial for financial planning.
Understanding your tax return helps avoid future whammies.
Taxes are retroactive; you only know your tax rate after the year ends.
Your total tax owed is reconciled with what you've paid throughout the year.
Aim to have your tax payments equal your total tax owed.
Adjust your estimated taxes based on income fluctuations.
Self-employed individuals must be proactive with tax payments.
Utilizing tax programs can simplify the filing process.
Seek help from tax education programs for better understanding.
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Links:
Link to pre-order my book, Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed.
My On-demand class: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $152k in Your Savings
Check out my program, Money Bootcamp
Sunlight Podcast Episodes about Quarterly Taxes:
The Key To Less Fear When Doing Your Taxes
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In today’s episode, I’m talking about some of the common tax fears I see entrepreneurs encounter and giving you strategies on how you can reduce your tax-related anxiety and feel prepared for tax season.
Join me in this important episode to hear my framework that can help demystify the tax process and make managing your taxes less stressful and more straightforward.
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In today’s episode, I’m talking about some of the common tax fears I see entrepreneurs encounter and giving you strategies on how you can reduce your tax-related anxiety and feel prepared for tax season.
Join me in this important episode to hear my framework that can help demystify the tax process and make managing your taxes less stressful and more straightforward.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Understanding audits and the statute of limitations 3:34
Following tax rules and self-reporting 7:52
Reducing tax fear through education 9:30
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Tips to Make Your Taxes Better Right Now
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Tips to Make Your Taxes Better Right Now
In this week’s episode, I’m giving you some of my best tips when it comes to tax preparation and financial planning if you’re self-employed or a small business owner. I’m giving advice on completing bookkeeping, issuing 1099 forms, and why you need to schedule an early tax appointment with accountants.
Join me in this informative episode as I try to make your taxes as easy as possible so you can reduce stress and manage your money better.
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In this week’s episode, I’m giving you some of my best tips when it comes to tax preparation and financial planning if you’re self-employed or a small business owner. I’m giving advice on completing bookkeeping, issuing 1099 forms, and why you need to schedule an early tax appointment with accountants.
Join me in this informative episode as I try to make your taxes as easy as possible so you can reduce stress and manage your money better.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why you should associate bookkeeping with self-care activities 5:53
When you should book your appointment with a tax advisor and why it helps if it’s earlier 10:33
What is the triple deadline of April 15th? 17:52
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Links:
De-stress your taxes checklist: https://pod.link/1640538610/episode/829669c4f27589e3572ba3c2c497f24b
Issuing 1099s:
https://pod.link/1640538610/episode/5e3fdee788bf841e0aaeb5b3734e395b
Tips to Ensure You Pay Yourself
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In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some of my biggest tips to make sure you prioritize paying yourself first and funding your IRA as an entrepreneur.
Join me as I go over some of what you can do to get the most out of your money every year and how you can make sure you’re prioritizing your IRA so you can get that FU money and grow your wealth.
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In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some of my biggest tips to make sure you prioritize paying yourself first and funding your IRA as an entrepreneur.
Join me as I go over some of what you can do to get the most out of your money every year and how you can make sure you’re prioritizing your IRA so you can get that FU money and grow your wealth.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
What is the triple deadline? 2:05
How you can make sure you pay yourself first 6:59
How you can make your tax season easier 9:01
How to tune up your IRA 16:16
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Register for the FREE Live Class on May 18th at 12PM EST: How to Thrive in a Recession (When You're Self-Employed)
Sign up for Money Bootcamp:
10 Reasons Self-Employed People Get Stuck with Money, and How to Fix It
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10 Reasons Self-Employed People Get Stuck with Money, and How to Fix It
Today, I’m sharing my thoughts about why it’s so hard for creative entrepreneurs and ethically aligned people to get well-served when it comes to money.
Join me in this episode as I go over the 10 main points and the solutions on how creative and mission-driven people can stop having a bad relationship with money and grow their wealth.
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Today, I’m sharing my thoughts about why it’s so hard for creative entrepreneurs and ethically aligned people to get well-served when it comes to money.
Join me in this episode as I go over the 10 main points and the solutions on how creative and mission-driven people can stop having a bad relationship with money and grow their wealth.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why is it so difficult for us to get on top of our money
Mission-driven people and why they can get into a bad relationship with money
The difference between having tax knowledge vs bookkeeping knowledge
The 3 part system you need to grow your money
How its possible for you to have a modest income and big stash of money
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https://www.sunlighttax.com/deductionsguide
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