Everything you need to know about the "No Tax On Tips Act" as a hairstylist or beauty pro so that you don't accidentally commit tax fraud... becuase you actually do still have to claim tips on your taxes.

Sources:

S. 129 - No Tax On Tips Act https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/129

IRS definition of tips https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/tip-recordkeeping-and-reporting#:~:text=Cash%20tips%20include%20tips%20received,directly%20and%20indirectly%20tipped%20employees.

PBA Economic Snapshot of the Salon Industry https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eoDownloadDocument?pubId=&eodoc=true&documentID=212246#:~:text=One%20in%20Three%20Salon%2DIndustry,of%20Labor%20Statistics;%202021%20data

Have you ever felt frustrated by people not respecting your decision to be a hairstylist or all of the work you have done to build your salon into what it is today? Well hopefully this episode can give you some insight into my theory on how to actually gain the respect for your career that you're craving, and it might not be what you think.

Lawsuits are full of allegations and shade, but they also reveal a lot of the nuance that surrounds the truth. If you would like to read more about this case you can visit the links below 👇

https://www.cosmetologyschoolsettlement.com/home/documents/

https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-mied-5_14-cv-10887/USCOURTS-mied-5_14-cv-10887-3/context

I hope you enjoy this special episode of The Small Town Stylist Podcast with a very special guest and possibly the biggest fan of the podcast, my Father-in-law.

The magical worlds of fae romances and dragons might have nothing to do with hair... and yet these stories have made me a better hairstylist. The theme of this episode is all about having some fun and growing your business in the process.

Can you keep up with my ADHD rabbit trail that somehow started with jury duty and seamlessly rolled into personal style, branding, and authenticity behind the chair as a hairstylist? Becuase this was the exact way my brain worked when planning this episode and I'm not mad at where the journey led us.

Have you seen the recent lawsuit about a link to haircolor and bladder cancer? Although this is still an ongoing case, I've seen a lot of conversations online about it within the beauty industry. However social media tends to lack nuance so in this episode I wanted to share on the perspective I felt like is missing from the main conversation.

Here are links for further details about the lawsuit and risk factors for bladder cancer:

https://arkansasurology.com/3-ways-to-prevent-bladder-cancer/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna191706

Britt Reno is a Small Town Stylist Collective Alumni member that I have had the honor of coaching over the past few years. She is a small town stylist who understands the value of creating a memorable client experience, infuses her personality into every aspect of her brand, and relies on her authenticity to attract a loyal and aligned clientele.

Follow Britt on Instagram @brittrockshair

Aly is an expert when it comes to salon design and organization, and in this episode she goes deeper into why having a well curated space is important for growing your business and your income behind the chair.

Check our her FREE class on March 27th and 30th

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Have you ever wondered about becoming an educator, but you weren't sure where to start? In this episode I've invited my friend and mentor Jodie Brown onto the podcast to talk about how to get started in education if that's a path you've been considering, even in your small town.

You can follow Jodie on Instagram @itsjodiebrown and learn more about how to work with her in her highlights.