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January Tax Setup: Make Your Taxes a Breeze in 20 Minutes
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m breaking down my most effective tax prep strategies to help creatives and entrepreneurs start the year organized, confident, and ahead of the game. I share my January setup to make your taxes a breeze. I'll give you the exact systems I recommend for simplifying tax season without overwhelm or guesswork – like tracking mileage and mileage logs, setting up a simple document filing system, knowing your 1099 requirements, and a receipt management workflow that’s easy to maintain all year long.
If you want to avoid costly tax mistakes and move through tax season smoothly, this episode gives you actionable tools you can implement right now. Whether you're self-employed, earning 1099 income, or running a creative business, you’ll walk away with a clear plan for staying compliant, reducing stress, and setting yourself up for a better money year.
Listen and Subscribe Here
In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m breaking down my most effective tax prep strategies to help creatives and entrepreneurs start the year organized, confident, and ahead of the game. I share my January setup to make your taxes a breeze. I'll give you the exact systems I recommend for simplifying tax season without overwhelm or guesswork – like tracking mileage and mileage logs, setting up a simple document filing system, knowing your 1099 requirements, and a receipt management workflow that’s easy to maintain all year long.
If you want to avoid costly tax mistakes and move through tax season smoothly, this episode gives you actionable tools you can implement right now. Whether you're self-employed, earning 1099 income, or running a creative business, you’ll walk away with a clear plan for staying compliant, reducing stress, and setting yourself up for a better money year.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
01:12 New Year, New Tax Strategies
03:13 Essential Tax Preparation Tips
09:44 Understanding 1099s and Deadlines
14:01 Setting Up a Business Bank Account
15:54 Organizing Receipts for Tax Season
19:28 Other Resources
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