Sunlight Tax

Today, I'm diving into the topic of Sales Tax vs. Income Tax and emphasizing why it's so important for you to know the difference. 

Join me in this episode, to learn more about the differences between sales tax and income tax and how it can affect you as an entrepreneur.  

Also mentioned in today's episode: 

• The main differences between sales tax and income tax 11:13

• Registration and filing requirements 13:49

• Sales tax filing process 16:00

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The WNC Strong: Rebuilding Together Grant for grant aid to help local Businesses survive and rebuild: https://www.mountainbizworks.org/helene/donate

For Sunlight Tax Mutual Aid donations. I will donate 100% of these funds directly to people in need.

Emergency Relief Fund Grants for Artists

Join my Program: https://www.sunlighttax.com/moneybootcampimpact

In today's episode, I'm sharing the importance of disaster preparedness, and giving you some of the lessons I learned from living through Hurricane Helene so you can be prepared for your own potential disaster. 

Join me in this short and important episode to learn what you need to have and do, to be ready for a natural disaster. 

Also mentioned in today's episode: 

• Over preparation and document safety 2:27

• Emergency supplies you need to have on hand 6:40

• Device charging and water preparedness 9:50

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Join my Program: https://www.sunlighttax.com/moneybootcampimpact

Hannah's Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/hannahcole1779 

If you want to help the people here, you can donate to the links at the bottom of Arts AVL page

Today, I'm sharing an episode of a podcast I recorded for my friend and fellow artist Paddy Johnson's podcast Art Problems, where I talk about the severe impact Hurricane Helene has had on my town of Asheville, North Carolina. I'm also sharing some important information on how you can help.  

Also mentioned in today's episode: 

• Details of the studio flooding 5:19

• Initial flood observations 11:13

• Post flood challenges and community impact 30:00

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Hannah's Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/hannahcole1779 

 Asheville Tea Company, 

Melissa Weiss pottery, 

The Autrys (food stylists) 

New Stock Pantry, 

If you want to help the people here, you can donate to the links at the bottom of Arts AVL page

Today, I'm giving you a life update from my home in Asheville, North Carolina after suffering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. In this episode, I'm also providing some different ways that you can help people directly here in Asheville.   

Also mentioned in today's episode: 

• Hurricane Helene and the effects 1:52

• Challenges and community spirit 3:10

• My gratitude and how you can help 4:30 

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

Links:

Hannah's Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/hannahcole1779 

 Asheville Tea Company, 

Melissa Weiss pottery, 

The Autrys (food stylists), 

New Stock Pantry, 

If you want to help the people here, you can donate to the links at the bottom of Arts AVL page

Today, I'm talking about the emotional and psychological challenges of navigating money as a self-employed individual and sharing my own personal experiences with money mindset struggles while giving you some tips on how you can push past these mindset blocks. 

Join me in this episode to learn the 3 keys on how to shift your mindset away from thinking negatively about money and gain some practical advice on how to improve your money skills.

Also mentioned in today's episode: 

• Setting boundaries and overcoming guilt 2:30

• Understanding the neutrality of money 11:40

• The 3 keys to shifting your money mindset 19:10

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Links:

My program: Money Bootcamp.

Today, I'm Discussing the balance between passion and monetization in creative work and some of the themes of patriotism and optimism that I identify with in the Harris Walz campaign, including how it relates to civics.  

Join me in this episode to learn about some of the benefits of the U.S. tax code for small businesses and why civics is so important. 

Also mentioned in today's episode: 

• Balancing value and money in your creative work 6:10

• The role of patriotism and civics in democracy 8:54

• Benefits of small business in the economy 16:37

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Marissa Molinar, Midday Movement series

Laura Wood Sculptural Jewelry

Cara Bean, Here I am, I am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health

In today's episode, I'm chatting about the common cycle of pain self-employed individuals face during tax season and how tax preparation services often lack the education necessary to break this cycle.

Join me today to learn how you can implement systems that can help you avoid large, unexpected tax bills and penalties going forward. 

Also mentioned in today's episode: 

• The cycle of pain: the initial challenges 4:12

• Surprise tax bill and its consequences 4:50

• Breaking the cycle of pain with simple systems 10:25

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Register for the free class, Make Taxes Simple and Stash an Extra $130k in Your Savings.

Today, I'm giving you a short and sweet episode where I discuss the confusion surrounding the term "corporation" in tax and business contexts and explain how the word can be used differently depending on who is using it.  

Join me in this episode to get some clarification on the term "corporation" and how it relates to you as a business owner. 

Also mentioned in today's episode: 

• Understanding the confusion around the word "corporation" 1:10

• Clarifying the tax structures of small businesses 3:11

• The role of LLC's 6:36

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Links:

Register for the free class, Make Taxes Simple and Stash an Extra $130k in Your Savings.

In today's episode, I'm talking about the importance of understanding investing fees and sharing some of the free resources and tools available that you can use to learn about investing principles and spot potential scams. 

Join me to learn more about investing and the long-term impact that fees can have on your investment return. 

Also mentioned in today's episode: 

• The importance of diversification 5:20

• My personal investment strategy 5:50

• The impact of investment fees 12:26

• Investor.gov and free resources available 19:00

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Links:

Take the investing quiz 

Use the compound interest calculator

John Bogle (inventor of index funds) on fees

Come to the Money Bootcamp Open House

Today, I'm discussing the benefits of investing for small business owners and historically marginalized groups, highlighting lower tax rates and talking about why it's so important to invest for personal financial growth.

Listen to this value-packed episode to learn the best ways you can start investing today. 

Also mentioned in today's episode: 

• Why investing is advantageous due to tax rates 13:23

• Ethical investing 15:26

• Tax advantages of investing 17:28

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Register to vote or check your registration status

Free class where I teach about compound interest

Money Bootcamp Open House