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Can a Massage Therapist Deduct Massages? Education Expenses Explained
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Can a Massage Therapist Deduct Massages? Education Expenses Explained
Have you ever wondered what you can deduct when it comes to business expenses?
Today, I’m deep diving into education expenses and what you can and cannot deduct on your taxes as a business owner. I’m clarifying what you can deduct for continuing education, like seminars on new techniques, and what counts as leisure.
Listen to this important episode to learn how you can maximize your deductions when you file your taxes this year.
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Have you ever wondered what you can deduct when it comes to business expenses?
Today, I’m deep diving into education expenses and what you can and cannot deduct on your taxes as a business owner. I’m clarifying what you can deduct for continuing education, like seminars on new techniques, and what counts as leisure.
Listen to this important episode to learn how you can maximize your deductions when you file your taxes this year.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Clarifying the deductibility of massages for wellness practitioners 2:34
Personal expenses and business deductions- the difference and how much you can really deduct 4:57
What expenses you CAN deduct 5:54
Should you deduct research expenses? 9:37
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Links:
WELLNESS PRACTITIONERS’ TAX DEDUCTIONS GUIDE
https://www.sunlighttax.com/wellnessguide
Free class: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $130k in Your Savings: https://go.sunlighttax.com/free
Discomfort Means You're Growing: Estimates and Investments
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Discomfort Means You're Growing: Estimates and Investments
This week, I’m talking about embracing discomfort for your personal growth and financial success and how seeking out discomfort can help drive learning and achievement.
Join me as I share some of my own experiences of overcoming discomfort and how you can learn to view mistakes as learning opportunities instead of signs of failure.
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This week, I’m talking about embracing discomfort for your personal growth and financial success and how seeking out discomfort can help drive learning and achievement.
Join me as I share some of my own experiences of overcoming discomfort and how you can learn to view mistakes as learning opportunities instead of signs of failure.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why you should seek out discomfort 2:47
Aiming for improvement rather than perfection 8:47
The power of compound interest and why you need to be investing 20:58
How to really embrace discomfort when it comes to money and investing 30:40
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Links:
Understand Your Tax Rate: https://pod.link/1640538610/episode/378b7d09b9680294b1301a5515bb5303
Free class: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $130k in Your Savings: https://go.sunlighttax.com/free
1099s Deep Dive: Listener Questions
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1099s Deep Dive: Listener Questions
Today, I’m going over some listener questions about 1099 tax forms and clarifying some issues that might arise for you as an artist or creative entrepreneur. I’m also giving you some advice on what to do if you get an incorrect 1099 form after filing taxes.
Join me in this episode to get a head start on your 1099 filings and to learn all the important details of filing correctly so you can avoid any penalties.
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Today, I’m going over some listener questions about 1099 tax forms and clarifying some issues that might arise for you as an artist or creative entrepreneur. I’m also giving you some advice on what to do if you get an incorrect 1099 form after filing taxes.
Join me in this episode to get a head start on your 1099 filings and to learn all the important details of filing correctly so you can avoid any penalties.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
1099 reporting regulations for freelancers 2:20
Tips for artists to issue 1099 form 6:55
Common 1099 mistakes 8:50
How to handle an unexpected 1099 14:18
The penalties associated with not filing 1099s 19:50
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Links:
https://www.sunlighttax.com/moneybootcampimpact
What Are Receipts Actually For?
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What Are Receipts Actually For?
In today's episode, I’m explaining and going into detail about receipts and bookkeeping for self-employed creatives, including why keeping receipts is important and how you can keep yourself organized for tax season.
Listen to this important episode to learn more about when you need to keep receipts, where you can keep your receipts so you have them ready if needed and some of the common deductions you can take.
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In today's episode, I’m explaining and going into detail about receipts and bookkeeping for self-employed creatives, including why keeping receipts is important and how you can keep yourself organized for tax season.
Listen to this important episode to learn more about when you need to keep receipts, where you can keep your receipts so you have them ready if needed and some of the common deductions you can take.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Should you be sorting your receipts? 9:30
Should you worry about being audited? 13:45
How you can organize your receipts to make it easier 20:20
Why you need to separate your business and personal finances 22:05
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Episodes mentioned:
Respect Your Work, Then Get Organized
Links:
https://www.sunlighttax.com/podcastguide
https://www.sunlighttax.com/openhouse
Issuing 1099s
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Issuing 1099s
Today, I’m chatting about the importance of filing 1099 forms if you’re self-employed. I’m explaining who needs to file a 1099, how to file the form correctly and the deadline you need to file by to make sure you avoid any penalties.
Join me in this important and timely episode to learn about filing your 1099, whether you fit into an exception and how you can track your payments for easier filing.
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Today, I’m chatting about the importance of filing 1099 forms if you’re self-employed. I’m explaining who needs to file a 1099, how to file the form correctly and the deadline you need to file by to make sure you avoid any penalties.
Join me in this important and timely episode to learn about filing your 1099, whether you fit into an exception and how you can track your payments for easier filing.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why issuing 1099s is so important and the penalties associated with skipping it 3:07
When you don’t need to issue a 1099 8:57
Using a third-party payment processor 12:25
Practical tips for obtaining a w9 form 18:57
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