In this episode of the Passports, Profits, and Pixie Dust podcast, host Lindsay Dollinger interviews Andrew Roed, the founder of Taxes for Travel Agents. They dive into the complexities of tax preparation and financial planning specifically for travel advisors. Andrew shares his journey into the niche, sparked by his wife's career as a travel advisor, and offers key advice for new travel advisors, including the importance of separating personal and business finances, maintaining a robust system for tracking income and expenses, and understanding quarterly taxes. The episode also explores deductible travel expenses, the IRS's perspective on business vs. hobby activities, and practical steps to avoid audit issues. Andrew also discusses various resources, including an online course, his Facebook group, and individual consultations, aimed at helping travel advisors manage their taxes effectively.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:18 Andrew's Journey into Taxes for Travel Agents

02:22 Essential Tax Tips for New Travel Advisors

04:44 Choosing the Right Bookkeeping System

07:40 Understanding Quarterly Taxes

11:30 Travel Expense Deductions

25:46 Handling Audits and Hobby vs. Business

33:09 How to Work with Andrew

36:07 Conclusion and Future Plans

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