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  Have you ever wondered how you can have it all in your life and business?   Today, I'm talking about focus as an entrepreneur and how I use metrics in my business to decide what to focus on next.    Listen to this episode to learn how you can use metrics to have it all and why you need to be focusing on one thing to get your best work.    Also mentioned in today's episode:    Why you should focu...

For this July 4th episode, I wanted to go over the top reasons that I'm patriotic and talk about some of the great things that are happening in our country that the media doesn't like to talk about.    Join me in this episode as I go some reasons why you can be patriotic this July 4th and how you can be involved in making a difference in your local politics.    Also mentioned in today's episode: ...

It's my 50th episode of the Sunlight Podcast and today, I wanted to share with you the one thing I believe you must do in your business to be successful. I'm also sharing why it's so important to clearly communicate with your clients on what you'll be delivering and when.    Join me in this special episode, as I give you one of my biggest tips that I've learned since starting my business and how y...

Have you ever wondered how medical expense deductions work and if you could potentially qualify?    Today, I'm giving you a deep dive into the medical expense tax deduction, including what it is and who qualifies for it so you can know if you have to prepare to keep track of your medical expenses.   Join me in this episode to learn whether or not you qualify for the medical expense deduction and h...

Artists and mission-driven people make natural entrepreneurs.    In today's episode, I'm going over all the reasons why I think creatives, artists and value-driven people have an advantage over others in the business space and why they do great as entrepreneurs.    Join me as I talk about how you can leverage your creative expertise and grow a thriving business using your strengths.    Also mentio...

Have you ever felt like you have more work than time in the day?    Today, I'm sharing some of my biggest tips on how I structure my day for maximum focus and what I've learned as an entrepreneur on how you can stop wasting time throughout the day so you can.     Join me today to learn how you can stop endlessly scrolling Instagram and really start spending your day on what you need to focus on. ...

Today, I have my dad, architect John Cole, joining me to talk about his successful career in architecture and to give some of his best advice to young architects just starting a creative career path.    Join my dad and I in this episode as we discuss the significance of face-to-face interaction when growing your career and why empathy is such an important factor in architecture.   Also mentioned i...

In this week's episode, I'm talking about everything you need to know about hiring as a small business owner, including how you can avoid some major mistakes and what you need to do before taking the leap when making your first hire.   Listen to this episode to learn the steps you should take to get the best first hire on your team.    Also mentioned in today's episode:    Some mistakes you can ma...

In this week's episode, I'm diving into the topic of S Corps and sharing the most common misconceptions and the mistakes to avoid when forming an S Corporation as a small business owner.   Join me in this important episode as I share the details of why you may want to form an S Corp with your business and when to know if you should wait before you make the leap to form one.     Also mentioned in t...

In this week's episode, I'm sharing some of my biggest tips to make sure you prioritize paying yourself first and funding your IRA as an entrepreneur.     Join me as I go over some of what you can do to get the most out of your money every year and how you can make sure you're prioritizing your IRA so you can get that FU money and grow your wealth.    Also mentioned in today's episode:    What is...

This week, I'm sharing an episode that aired on the Creative Baggage podcast where I was recently a guest.     Creative Baggage is a conversation-based podcast giving voice to the unspoken baggage of pursuing a career in the arts.   In this episode, I speak about my career in both the arts and taxes and offer some practical advice on managing your finances as an artist.    Also mentioned in today'...

It's easy to get confused when it comes to figuring out what you need to report as income on your tax return.    Today, I'm going over some of the most common ways to receive money as an entrepreneur and talking about what actually counts as income in your business so you can be prepared for your taxes.    Join me in this episode to learn more about determining your total income and how you can ma...

Today, I'm sharing my 3 quick and easy tips to make taxes easier for you as an entrepreneur.     Join me in this episode to learn how you can eliminate stress around filing your taxes and make sure you get the most out of your income.    Also mentioned in today's episode:    Where you need to focus your energy and attention on 5:35 Customizing your bookkeeping 10:45 Working with softwares and what...

This week, I'm giving you a quick mini bonus episode to share the details about my training video that teaches you how to make your estimated quarterly tax payment on the IRS website.    To watch the training video: https://www.sunlighttax.com/payment Get full access to Taxes For Humans at sunlighttax.substack.com/subscribe

Do you need a tax extension and you're freaking out about it?    Today, I'm sharing the details about tax extensions for entrepreneurs and what you need to know about filing for an extension before the April tax deadline. I'm also explaining why tax extensions aren't as bad as you might have thought.     Join me in this episode to learn some of the top reasons you might need a tax extension and ho...

Today, I'm sharing more about the word "aggressive" and what it means when you're setting up investments as an entrepreneur.  I'm explaining why and when you might want to focus on more high growth strategies for your investments.     Join me in this episode to learn why you might be intimidated by the word "aggressive" and how you can push past that to get the most out of your investment preferen...

Today, I'm sharing with you some information about the recently passed Secure 2.0 Act and how it can help you stash more FU money and expand your retirement funding.    Listen to this episode to hear all of the details about the Secure 2.0 Act, how you can take advantage of it with your retirement plan and why it's so helpful for every tax payer.    Also mentioned in today's episode:    What is th...

Are you feeling judgement or fear when it comes to your taxes and finances?    Today, I'm talking about the mental load of financial fear and the anxiety you might have surrounding your taxes or retirement as a creative entrepreneur. I'm also sharing why it's so important to our creative practice to break through those fears so you can increase your impact in this world.       Join me to learn mor...

One of the top questions I get asked in my one to one consultations as a tax accountant for creative entrepreneurs is: Do I need an LLC?   Today, I'm diving into LLC's and explaining from an accounting perspective the details of why entrepreneurs might consider changing their business status to an LLC and the benefits that come along with it.    Join me in this episode to learn more about LLC's an...

Today, I'm explaining the home office deduction including how you can calculate your own home office deduction when you're filing your taxes as a creative entrepreneur this upcoming tax season.   Join me in this informative episode to learn a simplified way of calculating this important deduction and how you can make sure you're getting the most out of it this tax season.    Also mentioned in toda...

In today's episode, I'm talking about a very important topic: how to pay yourself first as a creative entrepreneur and how you can grow your stash of fuck you money.    Join me today, to hear the important steps you can take to make sure that you set yourself up for financial security and why it's never too late to start contributing to your IRA.     Also mentioned in today's episode:    Why you s...

Are you a creative entrepreneur who's been wondering when you should hire an accountant or if you'll be able to just do your own taxes?   In today's episode, I'm breaking down some of the most common scenarios that you might want to consider actually hiring an accountant and when you can just do your own taxes as an entrepreneur.    Join me in this informative episode to learn the best times to co...

Today, I'm diving into the second part of paying estimated quarterly taxes and sharing how you can actually calculate what your quarterly payments to the IRS should be.    Join me to learn how you can determine your payments and why you should stop focusing on perfection and exact numbers.    Also mentioned in today's episode:    How to get started paying your estimated quarterly taxes 4:40 Safe h...

If you're a creative entrepreneur, chances are that you might be confused with the idea of paying your estimated quarterly taxes.   Today, I'm breaking down all of the details about estimated quarterly taxes including how to know what you owe and when you need to submit payment to the IRS.    Join me in this informative episode to learn how you can stay caught up on your taxes and how you can avoi...

This week, I'm giving you a quick and practical episode answering some of the common questions I've received about 1099's so I can clarify any confusion before this upcoming tax season.     Join me in this episode to get important details and information about 1099's including what you should do if you don't receive one from someone who's paid you.   Also mentioned in today's episode:    Do you ne...