Hello and welcome to the first episode of Sunlight! 

 

When I first started working as a visual artist, I found it impossible to get good financial and tax information, and that's what eventually led me to starting my company Sunlight Tax, where I help self-employed creators with bookkeeping, and everything tax- and finance-related. 

 

I know firsthand how taxes and money can be difficult topics for creative freelancers, which is why in this episode, I'm going over the top 10 insights I've gained as an accountant doing the taxes of creative entrepreneurs. I'm also diving into why it's so important for you to gain good financial information as a working artist.  

 

Also mentioned in today's episode: 

 

• What led me to start my tax company Sunlight Tax 1:03
• Why it's normal to have feelings about money 6:09
• Does money really make you happy? 9:52
• Regressive vs. Progressive tax 21:50
• The benefits of having a Roth IRA 23:14
• Why outsourcing as a creative entrepreneur can be beneficial 27:08
• The W9 and1099 tax forms and income tax as a freelancer 32:44
• Self employment tax as a freelancer 34:20
• How taxes differ as a sole proprietor or single member LLC 39:33

 

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Links:

https://www.sunlighttax.com/deductionsguide

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