Have you been wondering what's going on with the Corporate Transparency Act? Today, I'm diving into the newest update of the Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Information Report, including what you need to do as an entrepreneur to stay proactive.

Listen to this episode to get your up-to-date information on BOI Reporting and how you can make sure you avoid any penalties that may pop up.

Also mentioned in today's episode:

• Impact on small LLC's 3:30

• Legal challenges and court rulings 4:08

• Recommendations for business owners 9:41

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Today, I'm going over the importance of issuing 1099 forms if you're self-employed, including who needs to receive them, the deadlines and penalties involved if you miss it.

Tune into this episode to get an understanding of the 1099 process and to get strategies to simplify issuing 1099s, so you can stay organized and avoid any penalties.

Also mentioned in today's episode:

• Types of 1099 forms and their uses 5:30

• Who needs a 1099 and who doesn't 6:56

• Action checklist for issuing 1099s 19:00

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Today, I'm giving you a comprehensive January checklist to help organize your taxes if you're self-employed so that you can have a headstart on your taxes for 2025.

Tune in to this episode to get a strong start to the tax year and put systems in place to simplify your tax preparation process.

Also mentioned in today's episode:

• Why you should check your odometer now 2:11

• Issuing 1099's and estimated tax payments 6:48

• Maintaining business bank accounts and receipts 10:45

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In this debut episode of 2025, I'm going over some of the new 2025 tax law changes, how they might affect you as an entrepreneur and how you can prepare for these changes.

Join me today to learn how you can make sure you get a head start on these upcoming tax changes.

Also mentioned in today's episode:

• Mileage tracking 1:52

• Secure 2.0 Act and retirement contributions 5:44

• 1099-K changes 9:49

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Today, I'm talking about the importance of preparing for tax season specifically when it comes to issuing 1099 forms, including when you need to issue one and the deadline.

Join me in this episode to learn how and when you need to obtain your W9 forms and issuing your 1099's from your contractors.

Also mentioned in today's episode:

• 1099 requirements 4:10

• Compiling contractor payments 4:43

• Gathering W9 forms 6:50

• Preparing for 1099 issuance 9:53

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In today's episode, I'm talking about the importance of understanding the April 15 tax deadline, which serves as a triple deadline for self-employed individuals and giving you some tips on how you can be prepared.

Join me in this episode to learn how you can avoid financial stress and plan ahead to have the necessary funds for the April 15th deadline.

Also mentioned in today's episode:

• The triple deadline of April 15 2:05

• The importance of funding your IRA 5:15

• Budgeting for tax payments and IRA funding 7:55

• Practical tips for tax planning 15:18

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Episode 30: Estimated Quarterly Taxes: Breaking it Down

Episode 31: Estimated Quarterly Taxes: How to Calculate Your Payments

Today, I'm continuing my series about year-end tax saving tips and talking about charitable contributions and their tax implications for self-employed individuals including strategies for maximizing your charitable contributions.

Listen to this episode to get all the information you need to maximize your charitable donations and to learn the tax limitations of donating your creative work.

Also mentioned in today's episode:

• Itemized deductions vs. standard deductions 2:30

• Strategies for maximizing your charitable contributions 12:44

• Donating creative work and tax implications 15:03

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Mutual Aid: All the Tax Info You Need

Today, I'm continuing my series about year-end tax saving tips and giving you some strategies on how you can maximize your tax deductions as an entrepreneur using business expenses.

Join me in this informative episode to learn how you can prioritize your bookkeeping and accelerate your expenses to make sure you get the most out of your tax deductions this upcoming year.

Also mentioned in today's episode:

• The importance of bookkeeping 2:25

• Expense acceleration tips 14:14

• Year end spending recommendations 21:46

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Today, I'm continuing my series about year-end tax tips and discussing why it's so important to contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts. I'm diving into the differences between 401k's, traditional and Roth IRAs, as well as the SEP IRA option for self-employed individuals.

Join me in this important episode to learn how you can maximize your tax savings and retirement contributions.

Also mentioned in today's episode:

• 401k and 403b accounts 4:43

• IRA contribution limits and tax benefits 7:13

• Deadlines and contribution strategies 9:38

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Today, I'm chatting about healthcare related year-end tax planning strategies that you can use to save money if you are self-employed. I'm diving into the differences between Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts including the benefits and how you can maximize your contributions.

Join me in this episode to learn how you can make sure you're making the most of your healthcare savings as the end of the year approaches.

Also mentioned in today's episode:

• Flexible Spending Accounts 5:50

• Health Savings Accounts 9:10

• Maximizing your HSA benefits 16:05

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