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Tax and Money Education for Creative People, Freelancers and Solopreneurs

Money Cheat Sheet for the Overwhelmed

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Money Cheat Sheet for the Overwhelmed

Today, I’m sharing an article I wrote where I give a practical financial overview and is a personal finance cheat sheet for anyone feeling overwhelmed with their finances and taxes.  

Listen to this episode to get some finance tips to help you feel more secure as an entrepreneur when it comes to your money.

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Today, I’m sharing an article I wrote where I give a practical financial overview and is a personal finance cheat sheet for anyone feeling overwhelmed with their finances and taxes.  

Listen to this episode to get some finance tips to help you feel more secure as an entrepreneur when it comes to your money.

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Prioritizing debt repayment 5:52

  • Why saving for retirement is so important 7:45

  • Investing for long-term growth 11:23

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The Right Step at the Right Time

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Are you an entrepreneur who has wondered if it’s time for you to form an LLC or an S Corp?

Today, I’m going over the business order of operations and why it’s so important to focus on the next level of your business instead of planning far ahead so you don’t waste valuable time and money. 

 Join me in this important episode as I go over some of the important steps in entrepreneurship and when you might want to consider taking the leap. 

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Are you an entrepreneur who has wondered if it’s time for you to form an LLC or an S Corp?

Today, I’m going over the business order of operations and why it’s so important to focus on the next level of your business instead of planning far ahead so you don’t waste valuable time and money. 

 Join me in this important episode as I go over some of the important steps in entrepreneurship and when you might want to consider taking the leap. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • LLC as liability protection and do you need liability insurance? 4:22

  • The importance of bookkeeping with Schedule C 8:50 

  • S Corporations and taxes 12:42

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Your Business Already Started

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In today’s episode, I’m going over when your business actually starts according to the IRS, the importance of profit motive and the major benefits to filing a Schedule C even if you’re a new business. 

Join me today as I explain the details of getting your business started and how you can prepare for your first year of filing taxes as an entrepreneur. 

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In today’s episode, I’m going over when your business actually starts according to the IRS, the importance of profit motive and the major benefits to filing a Schedule C even if you’re a new business. 

Join me today as I explain the details of getting your business started and how you can prepare for your first year of filing taxes as an entrepreneur. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • When a business starts from a tax perspective 1:30

  • Start up expenses and profit motive 7:21

  • Tax deductions for a business in the first year 9:28

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How to Reduce Tax Overwhelm

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How to Reduce Tax Overwhelm

Today, I’m sharing how you can reduce your tax overwhelm and get some relief when it comes to filing your taxes for your small business. I’m giving you 3 systems you need to make sure you stay organized during tax time so you can reduce your overwhelm. 

Join me in this informative episode as I give you some quick tips on creating a simplified system for bookkeeping and taxes as a self-employed creative.   

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Today, I’m sharing how you can reduce your tax overwhelm and get some relief when it comes to filing your taxes for your small business. I’m giving you 3 systems you need to make sure you stay organized during tax time so you can reduce your overwhelm. 

Join me in this informative episode as I give you some quick tips on creating a simplified system for bookkeeping and taxes as a self-employed creative.   

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Bookkeeping and your taxes 4:35

  • Schedule C tax filing and entity formation 8:19

  • The 3 systems self-employed people need to stay organized with taxes 12:30

  • Why you shouldn’t mix your personal and business accounts 16:49

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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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 Emerging Brands Podcast

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