THE SUNLIGHT TAX BLOG:
Tax and Money Education for Creative People, Freelancers and Solopreneurs
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interviews
- Oct 25, 2022 Vision: Running for Office
- Sep 27, 2022 Paddy Johnson: Real Talk on How to Succeed in the Arts
- May 24, 2021 Nicole Espaillat: A money story of debt, yoga, and buying a house.
- Apr 26, 2021 Why the PPP Loan is Good for Artists
- Apr 6, 2021 Money Management for Creative Professionals
- Mar 31, 2021 Startist Interview: Profit Motive, Marketing, and Tax Tips for Artists
- Mar 19, 2021 ArtWitch Podcast: Permission to Thrive + Money Mindsets
- Mar 2, 2021 Artist/Mother Podcast with Hannah Cole of Sunlight Tax
- Feb 25, 2021 How Can Freelancers Benefit from New Tax Laws?
- Feb 1, 2021 Radio Interview with Hannah
- Sep 30, 2019 The Insidious Role of Gender Bias in How Artists Grapple with Personal Finances
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personal finance
- Feb 17, 2023 These Are The Money Moves You Should Make Right Now, According to Finance Pros
- Sep 9, 2022 What I've Learned from Doing Artists' Taxes
- Aug 9, 2022 Summer Camp and the Child Tax Credit
- Apr 26, 2021 Why the PPP Loan is Good for Artists
- Mar 19, 2021 ArtWitch Podcast: Permission to Thrive + Money Mindsets
- Mar 2, 2021 Artist/Mother Podcast with Hannah Cole of Sunlight Tax
- Sep 30, 2019 The Insidious Role of Gender Bias in How Artists Grapple with Personal Finances
- Mar 11, 2018 Money and Happiness: Artists' Superpower
- Feb 22, 2018 What's the Deal with Receipts?
- Jun 16, 2017 Business and Personal Accounts: Keep ’em Separated
- Jun 2, 2017 The Personal Finance Attitude Adjustment
- May 19, 2017 A Personal Finance Cheat Sheet for the Overwhelmed
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podcast
- May 14, 2024 How to Deduct Business Meals When You're Self-Employed
- May 7, 2024 How to Deduct Business Travel
- Apr 30, 2024 Startup Expenses: A Perk for Your New Business
- Apr 23, 2024 Business vs. Hobby & the IRS 9 Point Test for Profit Motive
- Apr 16, 2024 New Rules for LLCs: Update
- Apr 9, 2024 Why It Matters Who You Listen To
- Apr 2, 2024 4 Cases Where Done Beats Perfect
- Mar 26, 2024 How Taxes Can Unlock Your Financial Health
- Mar 19, 2024 Thoughts I've Had About Money
- Mar 12, 2024 1099 vs W2 Income and Why it Matters
- Mar 5, 2024 Insider Deduction Tips
- Feb 27, 2024 How to Deduct Fees, Bandmate Payouts and Gallery Commissions
- Feb 20, 2024 Tips to Make Your Taxes Better Right Now
- Feb 13, 2024 Can a Massage Therapist Deduct Massages? Education Expenses Explained
- Feb 6, 2024 Discomfort Means You're Growing: Estimates and Investments
- Jan 30, 2024 1099s Deep Dive: Listener Questions
- Jan 23, 2024 What Are Receipts Actually For?
- Jan 16, 2024 Issuing 1099s
- Jan 9, 2024 Respect Your Work, Then Get Organized
- Jan 2, 2024 The De-Stress Your Taxes Checklist
- Dec 26, 2023 Tax Credits and Law Changes Not to Miss
- Dec 19, 2023 Lower Your Taxes at Year-End, Prevent a Cash Crunch
- Dec 12, 2023 New Rules for LLCs: How The Corporate Transparency Act Affects You
- Dec 5, 2023 Understand Your Tax Rate
- Nov 28, 2023 FU Money for the People
- Nov 21, 2023 Donating Your Work isn't a Charitable Deduction
- Nov 14, 2023 Set Up Your Calendar for Tax Success
- Nov 7, 2023 Your Personal Finance Attitude Adjustment
- Oct 31, 2023 Money Cheat Sheet for the Overwhelmed
- Oct 24, 2023 The Right Step at the Right Time
- Oct 17, 2023 Your Business Already Started
- Oct 10, 2023 How to Reduce Tax Overwhelm
- Oct 3, 2023 How I Got Here: Interview with Kelly Bennett, Brand Strategist
- Sep 26, 2023 Farnoosh Torabi: When Financial Fear is Good
- Sep 19, 2023 My top 4 ROIs (Returns on Investment)
- Sep 12, 2023 Mistakes People Make When Working with an Accountant
- Sep 7, 2023 Your Complete Guide to the New Student Loan Forgiveness
- Sep 5, 2023 3 Secrets to Extra Money in Your Tax Deductions
- Aug 29, 2023 LLCs & Why You Need to Separate Your Accounts
- Aug 22, 2023 The Child Care Tax Credit
- Aug 15, 2023 Taxes Should Be Part of Civic Education: A Story of Hope
- Aug 8, 2023 10 Minute Tax Fix: Do a Paycheck Checkup
- Aug 1, 2023 Oops! How to Fix a Tax Mistake
- Jul 25, 2023 What is a Schedule? Capital Gains, Self-Employment Tax and Itemized Deductions
- Jul 18, 2023 What I do With My Money
- Jul 11, 2023 How to Have it All
- Jul 4, 2023 Why I'm Patriotic (Proof of Real Progress)
- Jun 27, 2023 The One Thing You Must Do in Your Business
- Jun 20, 2023 Medical Expense Deductions: When it's Worth Tracking & How
- Jun 13, 2023 The Business Advantages of Creatives
- Jun 6, 2023 BTS: How I Structure My Day for Better Focus
- May 30, 2023 BTS: Creative Career Advice from Architect John Cole (aka My Dad)
- May 23, 2023 BTS: Tips for Your First Hire
- May 16, 2023 S Corp Mistakes That will Cost You Thousands
- May 9, 2023 Tips to Ensure You Pay Yourself
- May 2, 2023 Re-framing Finances for Creatives
- Apr 25, 2023 What Counts As Taxable Income?
- Apr 18, 2023 3 Tips for Easier Taxes
- Apr 11, 2023 Is it Ok to Get a Tax Extension?
- Apr 4, 2023 Aggressive Means "High Growth"
- Mar 28, 2023 How to Stash More FU Money: The SECURE 2.0 Act Expands Your Retirement-Funding Options
- Mar 21, 2023 The Mental Load of Financial Fear
- Mar 14, 2023 Do I Need an LLC?
- Mar 7, 2023 The Home Office Deduction
- Feb 28, 2023 How to Fund Your IRA: Pay Yourself First
- Feb 21, 2023 When Do You Actually Need an Accountant?
- Feb 14, 2023 Estimated Quarterly Taxes: How To Calculate Your Payments
- Feb 7, 2023 Estimated Quarterly Taxes: Breaking It Down
- Jan 31, 2023 1099s: Your Top Questions
- Jan 24, 2023 Tips to Set Up for Easy Taxes
- Jan 19, 2023 How to Issue 1099s
- Jan 17, 2023 10 Reasons Self-Employed People Get Stuck with Money, and How to Fix It
- Jan 10, 2023 What Small Business Bookkeeping is Actually For
- Jan 3, 2023 Taxes, Democracy, and the Largest Climate Bill in US History
- Dec 27, 2022 Taylor Smalls: Taking the Leap from Architecture to Full Time Art
- Dec 20, 2022 Phrases to use for Boundaries & Pricing with your Clients
- Dec 13, 2022 Tax and Year-End Planning
- Dec 6, 2022 Pricing and Business Lessons
- Nov 29, 2022 Imagine (Sneha Shrestha): Street Art, Authenticity, and Connecting Savings to Creative Freedom
- Nov 22, 2022 Gretchen Carder: Prestige is Not Payment: Textiles, Covid Pivots + Bookkeeping as Self-Care
- Nov 15, 2022 What it Costs You to Wait: Money School
- Nov 15, 2022 Don't Hustle, Don't compromise, Just Maximize: Money School Bonus Series
- Nov 10, 2022 Why Business Deductions Save More Than You Think: Self-Employment Tax: Money School
- Nov 8, 2022 Receipts & Bookkeeping Demystified: Money School bonus series
- Nov 3, 2022 Here's How to Cancel Your Student Debt: Money School Bonus episode
- Nov 1, 2022 What Accountants Get Wrong About Creative People: Money School
- Oct 25, 2022 Vision: Running for Office
- Oct 18, 2022 Itemized vs. Business Deductions: Ending the Confusion
- Oct 11, 2022 Perfectionism will Kill You
- Oct 4, 2022 Roth vs Traditional IRA: Does it Even Matter?
- Oct 4, 2022 What's Going on in the Economy Right Now?
- Sep 27, 2022 Paddy Johnson: Real Talk on How to Succeed in the Arts
- Sep 20, 2022 Proof You're Doing Fine: Break Even Point
- Sep 13, 2022 Mileage: The Best Tax Deduction You're Missing
- Sep 9, 2022 Erika Hess: Podcasting, Art, Motherhood and Widening the Circle
- Sep 9, 2022 Money is Gas in the Car
- Sep 9, 2022 What I've Learned from Doing Artists' Taxes
- Sep 1, 2022 Introducing the Sunlight Podcast
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retirement savings
- Sep 9, 2022 What I've Learned from Doing Artists' Taxes
- Jul 25, 2022 The Second Best Time is Now
- Mar 11, 2018 Money and Happiness: Artists' Superpower
- May 19, 2017 A Personal Finance Cheat Sheet for the Overwhelmed
- Mar 14, 2017 The SEP IRA: A Lovesong
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self-employment tax
- Feb 17, 2023 These Are The Money Moves You Should Make Right Now, According to Finance Pros
- Sep 9, 2022 What I've Learned from Doing Artists' Taxes
- Apr 6, 2021 Money Management for Creative Professionals
- Mar 31, 2021 Startist Interview: Profit Motive, Marketing, and Tax Tips for Artists
- Mar 2, 2021 Artist/Mother Podcast with Hannah Cole of Sunlight Tax
- Feb 25, 2021 How Can Freelancers Benefit from New Tax Laws?
- Dec 27, 2018 Translating the New Tax Bill for Small Businesses
- Oct 24, 2018 No, You Really Can't Get a Deduction for that Artwork You Donated to Charity
- Feb 22, 2018 What's the Deal with Receipts?
- Apr 18, 2017 Set up For Your Best Year Ever: A Tax Day How-To
- Mar 23, 2017 Some Real Numbers for Artists on the ACA Repeal
- Mar 14, 2017 The SEP IRA: A Lovesong
- Aug 4, 2016 Estimated Quarterly Taxes for the New Freelancer
- May 7, 2016 Self-Employment Tax for the New Freelancer
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tax credits
- Aug 9, 2022 Summer Camp and the Child Tax Credit
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tax policy
- Oct 25, 2022 Vision: Running for Office
- Sep 20, 2022 Proof You're Doing Fine: Break Even Point
- Apr 6, 2021 Money Management for Creative Professionals
- Mar 25, 2021 What’s in the $1.9 Trillion stimulus plan?
- Mar 19, 2021 ArtWitch Podcast: Permission to Thrive + Money Mindsets
- Mar 17, 2021 Unemployment Tax Savings from the 2021 Stimulus Bill
- Feb 23, 2021 What Do Arts Organizations Need to Know About the Federal Shuttered Venue Operators Grant?
- Jul 15, 2020 How Banks Artwash the Funds that Enable Police Brutality
- Mar 13, 2020 Some of the Art World’s Largest Donors Have Paid Millions to Squelch a Wealth Tax
- Mar 27, 2019 Tax Policy Should be Part of Our Basic Civic Education
- Dec 27, 2018 Translating the New Tax Bill for Small Businesses
- Sep 24, 2018 How the New Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impacts the Art World
- Feb 22, 2018 What's the Deal with Receipts?
- Jan 30, 2018 How The New Tax Bill Affects Freelancers
- May 2, 2017 The Estate Tax: An Economic Justice No-Brainer
- Apr 4, 2017 Charitable Deductions for You, Me and Warren Buffet
- Mar 23, 2017 Some Real Numbers for Artists on the ACA Repeal
- Nov 15, 2016 How Donald Trump's Tax Plan Will Affect Arts Workers: There's Bad Stuff Coming
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tax savings
- Aug 9, 2022 Summer Camp and the Child Tax Credit
- Mar 31, 2021 Startist Interview: Profit Motive, Marketing, and Tax Tips for Artists
- Mar 25, 2021 What’s in the $1.9 Trillion stimulus plan?
- Mar 17, 2021 Unemployment Tax Savings from the 2021 Stimulus Bill
- Feb 25, 2021 How Can Freelancers Benefit from New Tax Laws?
- Feb 23, 2021 What Do Arts Organizations Need to Know About the Federal Shuttered Venue Operators Grant?
- Dec 27, 2018 Translating the New Tax Bill for Small Businesses
- Apr 18, 2017 Set up For Your Best Year Ever: A Tax Day How-To
- Mar 14, 2017 The SEP IRA: A Lovesong
- Feb 6, 2017 Rent Too Damn High? Deduct Your Home Studio.
- Nov 1, 2016 Tax Shelters for the Working Artist
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
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Matt Phillips https://www.instagram.com/themattphillips?igsh=NmU4eGljNjd1M2po
Luster hustler ceramics for self love
https://www.instagram.com/luster_hustler?igsh=dXBlcGtrZXc1N3Rx
The De-Stress Your Taxes Checklist
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The De-Stress Your Taxes Checklist
This week on the podcast, I’m giving you a checklist so you can get organized for this upcoming tax season once January comes and sharing some of my biggest tips for tax organization and planning.
Join me today to learn the action steps you can take to get a head start on your taxes and finances at the start of the year instead of waiting until the last minute.
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This week on the podcast, I’m giving you a checklist so you can get organized for this upcoming tax season once January comes and sharing some of my biggest tips for tax organization and planning.
Join me today to learn the action steps you can take to get a head start on your taxes and finances at the start of the year instead of waiting until the last minute.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Business mileage 2:54
Should you have a physical or digital folder of your tax records 5:42
Why you need a separate business bank account 10:08
Do you need to keep your receipts? 12:05
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Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $130k in Your Savings:
Tax Credits and Law Changes Not to Miss
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Tax Credits and Law Changes Not to Miss
This week, I’m sharing a year-end review of past episodes from 2023 that covered new tax laws and legislation so you can be prepared when it comes to your business finances as we approach the tax season and year end.
Join me in this episode to get a recap of any new laws or tax credits that could impact you and your finances in 2024.
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This week, I’m sharing a year-end review of past episodes from 2023 that covered new tax laws and legislation so you can be prepared when it comes to your business finances as we approach the tax season and year end.
Join me in this episode to get a recap of any new laws or tax credits that could impact you and your finances in 2024.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The Corporate Transparency Act 2:22
An update on contribution limits for tax advantaged accounts 4:26
Secure 2.0 Act 5:06
Tax laws and charitable donations 6:55
Medical expense deductions 10:36
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Lower Your Taxes at Year-End, Prevent a Cash Crunch
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Lower Your Taxes at Year-End, Prevent a Cash Crunch
As we approach the end of 2023, I want to talk about end of year tax planning and some strategies on how to avoid a cash crunch in April when your tax bills are due. I’m giving you some budgeting and accounting tips that can potentially lower your taxable income.
Join me in this episode to get some valuable insight on staying ahead of your taxes so you can avoid a big bill when the tax deadline comes.
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As we approach the end of 2023, I want to talk about end of year tax planning and some strategies on how to avoid a cash crunch in April when your tax bills are due. I’m giving you some budgeting and accounting tips that can potentially lower your taxable income.
Join me in this episode to get some valuable insight on staying ahead of your taxes so you can avoid a big bill when the tax deadline comes.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Accelerating purchases and decelerating income before year end to minimize your taxes 3:40
Strategic spending before the year ends 5:20
Why quarterly taxes as an entrepreneur are so important 9:50
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Links:
Free Class: https://go.sunlighttax.com/register
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New Rules for LLCs: How The Corporate Transparency Act Affects You
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New Rules for LLCs: How The Corporate Transparency Act Affects You
In today's episode, I want to talk about a new law that goes into effect in January of 2024 and affects small business owners with an LLC: The Corporate Transparency Act.
Join me in this important episode to learn more about this law, why it’s actually a good thing and how you can comply to avoid fines.
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In today's episode, I want to talk about a new law that goes into effect in January of 2024 and affects small business owners with an LLC: The Corporate Transparency Act.
Join me in this important episode to learn more about this law, why it’s actually a good thing and how you can comply to avoid fines.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
What is the Corporate Transparency Act and why is it a good thing? 2:25
Who needs to comply with this law 5:09
New York State and their own version of this law 9:22
When to file and how it effects new LLC’s 13:02
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Understand Your Tax Rate
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Understand Your Tax Rate
Has calculating your income tax rate in the past been overwhelming?
Today, I’m going into detail about income tax rates and helping you understand what the income tax rates are so you can be prepared when it comes time to file your quarterly taxes as a creative entrepreneur.
Join me in this episode to hear some tips on estimating your income tax rate and how you can avoid errors when calculating your income tax.
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Has calculating your income tax rate in the past been overwhelming?
Today, I’m going into detail about income tax rates and helping you understand what the income tax rates are so you can be prepared when it comes time to file your quarterly taxes as a creative entrepreneur.
Join me in this episode to hear some tips on estimating your income tax rate and how you can avoid errors when calculating your income tax.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why calculating income tax rates is so complex 3:50
The graduated income tax system 7:15
Marginal vs average tax rates 14:30
The importance of using an online tax calculator 18:50
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Links:
https://www.sunlighttax.com/openhouse
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FU Money for the People
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FU Money for the People
On today’s episode, I’m talking about an important topic that I’m very passionate about: saving for retirement. I’m sharing why it’s so important to make sure you contribute to your retirement, how it can help you become a millionaire and some important facts you should know.
Join me to learn about saving for your retirement and some of the benefits you can get by starting today.
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On today’s episode, I’m talking about an important topic that I’m very passionate about: saving for retirement. I’m sharing why it’s so important to make sure you contribute to your retirement, how it can help you become a millionaire and some important facts you should know.
Join me to learn about saving for your retirement and some of the benefits you can get by starting today.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why it’s so important to save for retirement 5:09
Updated contribution thresholds 7:00
Some of the benefits of tax advantaged retirement accounts 7:30
Why credits are so much more powerful than deductions 15:00
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My Gusto affiliate link for $100 off my favorite payroll software
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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El Anatsui: https://elanatsui.art/
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Set Up Your Calendar for Tax Success
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Set Up Your Calendar for Tax Success
Today, I’m sharing with you how you can set up your calendar for success as an entrepreneur so you never miss any tax deadlines and why it’s so important to have all of the important tax dates outlined.
Join me in this episode to find out how you can grab my calendar filled with important tax dates so you can stay prepared for tax season!
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Today, I’m sharing with you how you can set up your calendar for success as an entrepreneur so you never miss any tax deadlines and why it’s so important to have all of the important tax dates outlined.
Join me in this episode to find out how you can grab my calendar filled with important tax dates so you can stay prepared for tax season!
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The importance of tax deadlines 13:56
Some of the most important deadlines you need to know 19:00
How you can get my free tax nudge calendar 22:02
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Register for the free class “Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $130k in Your Savings” https://go.sunlighttax.com/free
Your Personal Finance Attitude Adjustment
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Your Personal Finance Attitude Adjustment
Today, I’m sharing another article I wrote in 2017 for the art blog, Art F City, where I focus on the mindset and the attitude that you need to conquer your personal finances.
Join me in this episode to learn more about how you can shift your mindset and adjust your attitude when it comes to money and prioritize your financial security.
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Today, I’m sharing another article I wrote in 2017 for the art blog, Art F City, where I focus on the mindset and the attitude that you need to conquer your personal finances.
Join me in this episode to learn more about how you can shift your mindset and adjust your attitude when it comes to money and prioritize your financial security.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The importance of mindset when it comes to finances 1:37
Spending less than you earn 3:20
Why you should observe your spending habits 5:10
How you can prioritize your financial security 7:11
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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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https://go.sunlighttax.com/register
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The Right Step at the Right Time
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The Right Step at the Right Time
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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Visit my opening at the Tracey Morgan Gallary November 3rd
http://www.traceymorgangallery.com/
Your Business Already Started
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Your Business Already Started
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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https://go.sunlighttax.com/register
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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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