Today, I'm chatting about a commonly missed tax deduction for entrepreneurs: cell phone and internet expenses. I'm going over why these deductions are missed and how you can utilize them to get the most out of your tax return this year.

Join me in this episode to learn how to calculate a reasonable business percentage for these mixed-use expenses so you can maximize your allowable deductions and keep more of your hard-earned money.

Also mentioned in today's episode:

• Calculating business percentage for cell phone expenses 2:54

• Internet usage and business deductions 5:50

• Tracking and documenting your personal expenses 8:28

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In today's episode, I'm chatting about the common confusion around tax deductions for home offices or studios, including what you can and cannot deduct as an entrepreneur. I'm also explaining how discrepancies between bookkeeping and tax deductions for a home office are normal and expected.

Listen to this episode to get a better understanding of how to maximize your home office and studio deductions.

Also mentioned in today's episode:

• The criteria for home office deductions 2:35

• How you can calculate your home office deductions 6:50

• Direct expenses and quarterly tax payments 8:20

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Visual Guide to Tax Deductions

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Today, I'm talking about the importance of understanding and managing your estimated quarterly taxes as a self-employed individual and addressing some of the common fears associated with making estimated payments.

Join me in this episode to learn how you can set up your quarterly payments to avoid a large tax bill and the stress that comes along with it.

Also mentioned in today's episode:

• How quarterly taxes 10:04

• Common mistakes and reporting issues 10:30

• Reconciliation and tax return process 10:45

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Today, I'm talking about the common problem of receiving an incorrect 1099 as an entrepreneur, including what you need to look for and how you can make the corrections to avoid any problems with filing your taxes.

Join me in this episode to get all of the details needed for correcting any 1099s that may have errors and what you can do to avoid any issues with filing.

Also mentioned in today's episode:

• Steps to correcting a 1099 6:30

• Handling discrepancies in 1099s 12:10

• Reimbursed expenses and 1099 reporting 14:47

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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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Free Mini-Course on New Rules for LLCs/BOI Report

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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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Blank W9 for you

My course on issuing 1099s

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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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A good online income tax calculator

Episode 30: Estimated Quarterly Taxes: Breaking it Down

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