The Money Confident Podcast with Jillian Todd

Episode 09: Stop Saying You Hate Taxes — Here’s What to Do Instead

If you’ve ever muttered “I hate taxes” under your breath (or screamed it into the void), this one’s for you.

In this empowering, no-nonsense episode, Jillian gives you a Money Mom butt-kick to stop spiraling about taxes and start taking back control. Because avoiding your tax strategy doesn’t protect you, it just keeps you from building wealth.

In This Episode, Jillian Breaks Down:

• Why saying “I hate taxes” keeps you in victim mode, and what to do instead

• What a write-off actually is (Schitt’s Creek fans, you’ll appreciate this)

• How to stop guessing and start getting the deductions you actually deserve

• Her favorite tax-saving moves for creative business owners (from S-Corps to retirement accounts)

• What to do if you’ve been letting tax stress simmer in the background all year

Tax Tools Jillian Recommends:

✅ Get all the write-offs you deserve by staying on top of your bookkeeping

✅ Know your retirement options (yes, even if you’re self-employed)

✅ Explore your eligibility for S-Corp election

✅ Hire your kids, donate to causes you care about, and contribute to your future — all while reducing your tax burden

Upcoming: QuickBooks for Creatives Workshop

🧾 Live co-working session in March (with coffee + croissants, virtually!)

📚 Access to all trainings ahead of time

🧠 Get unstuck live — Jillian will help troubleshoot your QuickBooks with you

🗓️ Doors open Feb 23, 2026

🎧 DM Jillian @_jilliantodd to say “heard it on the pod” and get an early bird discount

Jillian’s Reminder:

“Stop giving the government more money than they deserve — especially when you could be using it to support your family, your future, and your financial freedom.”

Have tax Qs or want to build your own custom strategy? DM Jillian or inquire via her site! She’s happy to help you make a plan that actually supports your life and your business.