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1099 Problems (and How to Avoid Them)
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I explain what 1099 forms are, why accurate 1099 reporting matters, and how mistakes can impact your taxes if you’re self-employed. I break down common 1099 problems and how to avoid them. I also share what to do when a 1099 is wrong and how to make sure all your income is properly reported to the IRS. We also cover key 1099 deadlines and practical bookkeeping tips to help freelancers, contractors, and small business owners stay compliant and avoid costly surprises at tax time.
OBBBA Reveals Why Tax Laws for the 1% Happen, and A Solution
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m diving into the One Big Beautiful Act, a major tax law that passed this summer. I found a great, nonpartisan article from the Tax Policy Center Urban Institute & Brookings Institution, and with the authors’ permission, I’m going to share it with you here. It’s called “When Tax Laws Defy Public Opinion: What OBBBA Reveals.”
The piece lays out the short-term wins of this law, but also the long-term effects on things like healthcare and our social safety net. What really struck me is the gap between what people want and what lawmakers actually do—and how much wealth drives those decisions.
For me, the big lesson is that we need to frame fiscal issues in ways that connect with the public, and ultimately, push for campaign finance reform to get legislation that reflects real public priorities.
Unpacking Trump’s New Tax Law: What You Need to Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax podcast, I talk about Trump’s new tax law, officially called the “One Big Beautiful Tax Bill.” I break down its key points, how it impacts different income groups, the updates to clean energy tax credits, and what it means for self-employed people and freelancers.
I also emphasize why it’s so important to understand tax laws, and I encourage you to share this information with anyone who might benefit from it.
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