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An Interview with Paddy Johnson of the Art Problems Podcast on Clarity, Taxes, and Not Being Boring
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m interviewed by Paddy Johnson of the Art Problems Podcast about my book Taxes for Humans, a tax guide for self-employed creatives. We explore why demystifying taxes is about more than numbers—it’s about understanding the systems, values, and power behind them.
I share why tax education matters, how it can empower creatives, and how the companion workbook helps put these ideas into practice. Plus, hear real stories from artists navigating taxes and the emotional weight money can carry in the creative world.
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m interviewed by Paddy Johnson of the Art Problems Podcast about my book Taxes for Humans, a tax guide for self-employed creatives. We explore why demystifying taxes is about more than numbers—it’s about understanding the systems, values, and power behind them.
I share why tax education matters, how it can empower creatives, and how the companion workbook helps put these ideas into practice. Plus, hear real stories from artists navigating taxes and the emotional weight money can carry in the creative world.
Also mentioned in this episode:
03:19 Understanding the Book's Unique Approach
06:37 The Importance of Context in Tax Education
09:32 Breaking Down Tax Myths and Misconceptions
12:22 Empowering Artists Through Financial Literacy
15:37 The Role of Taxes in Society
18:33 The Workbook: A Practical Companion
21:17 Addressing Judgment and Shame in Tax Preparation
24:36 Real Stories of Artists Overcoming Tax Challenges
27:28 Resources for Artists
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Links:
Link to Order my book, Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed.
Link to pre-order my workbook, Taxes for Humans: The Workbook
Join my free class: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $152k in Your Savings
Check out my program, Money Bootcamp
Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed
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In this episode of The Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m excited to share something I’ve been working on for a long time, my new book, Taxes for Humans. This book is for freelancers, artists, and self-employed folks who want to finally understand their taxes and take control of their money.
I talk about why tax education matters so much when you work for yourself, how complicated the self-employment system can be, and why I created a character called the Tax Dominatrix to make learning about taxes a lot more fun and less intimidating.
I also explain why pre-ordering the book is such a big deal. It helps make sure Taxes for Humans is available to everyone, including people who can’t afford traditional financial education programs.
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In this episode of The Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m excited to share something I’ve been working on for a long time, my new book, Taxes for Humans. This book is for freelancers, artists, and self-employed folks who want to finally understand their taxes and take control of their money.
I talk about why tax education matters so much when you work for yourself, how complicated the self-employment system can be, and why I created a character called the Tax Dominatrix to make learning about taxes a lot more fun and less intimidating.
I also explain why pre-ordering the book is such a big deal. It helps make sure Taxes for Humans is available to everyone, including people who can’t afford traditional financial education programs.
Also mentioned in this episode:
01:17 Overview of 'Taxes for Humans' Book
02:15 Understanding Self-Employment Taxes
04:12 Navigating Tax Complexity
05:34 The Tax Dominatrix Concept
07:21 Importance of Pre-Ordering the Book
08:45 Accessibility of Tax Education
If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it!
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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.
Link to pre-order my workbook, Taxes for Humans: The Workbook
Join my free class: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $152k in Your Savings
Check out my program, Money Bootcamp
Respect Your Work, Then Get Organized
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Respect Your Work, Then Get Organized
Today, I want to talk about the importance of believing in your work and why it’s so important for creative professionals to know the value of their work in this world. I’m sharing with you some personal examples of how artwork can have a profound impact on others.
Join me in this episode, to learn more about how you can start taking your creative career more seriously and why you need to start treating it like a job other than a hobby.
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Today, I want to talk about the importance of believing in your work and why it’s so important for creative professionals to know the value of their work in this world. I’m sharing with you some personal examples of how artwork can have a profound impact on others.
Join me in this episode, to learn more about how you can start taking your creative career more seriously and why you need to start treating it like a job other than a hobby.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The value of creative work 6:15
Reflect on your values and priorities 10:30
Taking your bookkeeping and your business more seriously 14:32
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Episodes Mentioned:
New Rules for LLCs: How The Corporate Transparency Act Affects You
Links:
Matt Phillips https://www.instagram.com/themattphillips?igsh=NmU4eGljNjd1M2po
Luster hustler ceramics for self love
https://www.instagram.com/luster_hustler?igsh=dXBlcGtrZXc1N3Rx
Donating Your Work isn't a Charitable Deduction
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Donating Your Work isn't a Charitable Deduction
As we approach the upcoming holiday season, I wanted to chat about an important topic that comes up often: donating your artwork to a charitable organization and what that means for your taxes.
Join me today in this important episode as I explain what donating your artwork to charity means during tax time and why nonprofits need to be aware of the tax implications of charitable donations for artists. I also give you some tips on how you can still be charitable without feeling exploited.
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As we approach the upcoming holiday season, I wanted to chat about an important topic that comes up often: donating your artwork to a charitable organization and what that means for your taxes.
Join me today in this important episode as I explain what donating your artwork to charity means during tax time and why nonprofits need to be aware of the tax implications of charitable donations for artists. I also give you some tips on how you can still be charitable without feeling exploited.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Donating your work to charity and the tax implications 1:38
Deducting materials on your taxes 5:32
How you can donate to charity without feeling exploited as an artist 6:58
Why nonprofits need to be more transparent and ethical when asking for donations from artists 10:31
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Links:
El Anatsui: https://elanatsui.art/
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How I Got Here: Interview with Kelly Bennett, Brand Strategist
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How I Got Here: Interview with Kelly Bennett, Brand Strategist
This week, I’m sharing an interview I did on the Emerging Brands Podcast with Kelly Bennett.
Kelly Bennett is a New York City based Brand Strategist who helps brands define their brand strategy and develop brand narratives.
Join me in this episode as I talk about my business, how and why I started my company and some important parts of accounting you should know as an entrepreneur.
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This week, I’m sharing an interview I did on the Emerging Brands Podcast with Kelly Bennett.
Kelly Bennett is a New York City based Brand Strategist who helps brands define their brand strategy and develop brand narratives.
Join me in this episode as I talk about my business, how and why I started my company and some important parts of accounting you should know as an entrepreneur.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
My background and why I started Sunlight Tax 4:49
Do small businesses need an LLC or an S Corp? 23:45
Money Bootcamp and how it helps streamline taxes and bookkeeping for small businesses 30:46
Financial empowerment and ethical investing 41:51
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