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Stop Applying to Every Upwork Job

Stop applying to every Upwork job and start focusing on actual freelance profitability. Most freelancers waste hours on low-paying gigs that barely cover...

Stop doing this with your business finances #businessowner #money

Mixing personal and business finances creates bookkeeping nightmares. Learn how separating accounts can save time, money, and stress. Watch full episodes...

The Cost of Upwork Connects

Did you deduct your Upwork Connects? Learn why platform expenses matter and how tracking acquisition costs can improve your profitability. Watch full...

When Should a Fiverr Seller Think About an LLC?

Wondering when to form an LLC for your Fiverr business? Learn the signs that your freelance income may justify additional legal protection. Watch full...

The Home Office Deduction Is Not Just “I Own a Laptop”

Think you qualify for the home office deduction? Learn the IRS requirements and common mistakes freelancers make when claiming a home office. Watch full...

Be Financially Smart on Fiverr

Got your first Fiverr order? Learn why every dollar counts, how to track income, and the bookkeeping habits every Fiverr seller should develop.

Before You Make Your First Dollar at Home

Before you start making money from home, set up systems that make taxes and bookkeeping easier. Learn how to organize your business from day one.

Why the IRS Went After Cristiano Ronaldo #irs #taxes #ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo earned billions, but still faced major tax problems. Learn what happened, how image rights became a tax issue, and what business owners...

How to Lower Your Self Employment Tax

Making more money shouldn’t mean giving away more than necessary in taxes. 1. Depending on the type of business you have, deductible expenses could include...

Key Differences in W2 vs 1099

What's the difference between a 1099 contractor and a W2 employee? Learn how taxes, benefits, deductions, and responsibilities differ between the two....

How to Estimate Self Employment Tax

Your first self-employment tax bill can be a nasty surprise. That 15.3% self-employment tax covers Social Security and Medicare, and it’s separate from...

When to Upgrade from a Sole Proprietorship to an LLC

Does your small business actually need an LLC? Learn the real differences between an LLC and a sole proprietorship, when it makes sense to upgrade, and...

Prepare Yourself to be a Sole Proprietorship

If you're a freelancer, photographer, designer, or content creator, you may already be a sole proprietor. Learn how to stay organized, track income, save...

Necessary Steps for Starting a Creative Business

Are you interested in turning you freelance work into a real creative business? Don't treat your side hustle like a hobby if you want to avoid a massive...

Every US Tax Payer Has Rights

Most taxpayers don't realize they have rights when dealing with the IRS. Learn the key protections included in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights and how they can...

S-Corp, LLC & Freelance Taxes with Elliott Gruenberg

Freelance taxes, S-Corp election, single-member LLC, DBA, solo 401(k), HSA, IRA, and 1099/W-9 paperwork — Episode 52 of Let's Get Fiscal breaks it all down...

The A-List Actor That Overspent - Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage earned millions in Hollywood, yet still ended up owing the IRS millions in unpaid taxes. Discover how overspending, financial management...

Tax Evasion in Jersey Shore - The Situation

How did Jersey Shore star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino end up facing federal tax evasion charges? Learn what happened, the mistakes that led to prison...

Is Your Passion Project Actually a Real Business? Featuring Matt Diana

S-Corp election, band intellectual property, infinite banking, and small business tax planning — this episode is a crash course for creatives turning...

Los Angeles Business Tax for Creative Freelancers: What You Owe and How to Avoid Penalties

Los Angeles business tax, creative freelancer, city of LA tax return, $300K exemption, gross receipts tax—if any of those words made your stomach drop, this...

S-Corp Reasonable Compensation & Payroll Rules for Creative Owners

S-Corp payroll and reasonable compensation explained for creative business owners. If you’re paying yourself by transferring money from your business...

W-2 vs 1099: Tax Differences Creative Business Owners Need to Know

W-2 vs 1099 for freelancers: should creative business owners choose employee or contractor pay? Anastasia Aiello and Myiesha Fisher explain W-4, W-9,...

Self-Employment Taxes Explained for Creative Business Owners

Self-employment taxes are the sneaky hidden bill that turns a small freelance profit into a five-figure surprise. In this episode, Anastasia and Myiesha...

LLC vs. Sole Proprietor: What Creatives Need to Know Before Filing

If you're a photographer, filmmaker, designer, actor, or any creative making money on your own terms, you’ve probably wondered: do I actually need an LLC,...

How Do Creatives Build Wealth? Master Money Habits Now

Think you're bad at money? Most creative entrepreneurs feel this way—but it's not about being good or bad with money, it's about having the right systems in...

How Are Retainers Taxed? Your Creative Business Playbook

Are you paying income tax on production budgets, event planning funds, or design deposits that you're just going to turn around and pay out to vendors? This...

Is Your Accountant Costing You? Spot Red Flags and Make a Change!

Your accountant should be your biggest financial advocate, but what if they're actually costing you money, opportunities, or peace of mind? In this episode,...

An LLC Might Be an Employee if You're Their Only Client

Even in California, a virtual assistant can be considered an employee, regardless of an LLC or multiple clients. This clip clarifies California's strict...

The Reason Why Some Businesses Only Hire LLCs

Even short engagements can lead to individuals being classified as employees, particularly in California. This discussion clarifies the nuances of...

Employee VS Contractor: How to Classify Correctly

Misclassifying a Contractor Could Leave You with Penalties

Misclassifying workers as independent contractors when they should be employees is a critical error for any small business. This video explains how worker...

Can Hairdressers Really Thrive Independently? Discover Financial Freedom

You're earning 40% commission at a salon, but after taxes and withholdings, you're actually taking home about 30%. Meanwhile, the stylist renting a chair...

Is Your NYC S-Corp Secretly Losing Money? Discover the Hidden Tax Trap!

EP40 - Is Your NYC S-Corp Secretly Losing Money? Discover the Hidden Tax Trap! New York City S-Corp owners: you're already paying federal taxes, NY state...

Ordinary expenses vs everything else #accounting #business

Understanding what qualifies as a business expense is crucial for any small business. This video clarifies the concept of deductible expenses, explaining...

Hobby or Business? How the IRS Decides

What exactly does the internal revenue service consider a business? This video clarifies that a business is defined by its intent for financial gain and...

How Can NY's Pass-Through Tax Save You Money? Secrets to Thousands in Deductions

New York business owners: you're paying state taxes anyway—why not save 20-35% on the federal side by doing it strategically? New York's Pass-Through Entity...

What's a Tax Write-Off & How Does It Change Your Taxable Income? #paylesstaxes #podcast

Ever wondered, "What even is a tax write off?" This video clarifies how tax write offs help reduce your taxable income by subtracting business costs. It's...

Who You Should Hire: The Qualifications of Different Tax Professionals

This video discusses the basics of tax filing, highlighting how anyone with a Social Security number can perform tax preparation, as there are no specific...

Not All CPAs Are the Same. Here’s Why

Just because someone is a certified public accountant doesn't automatically mean they can read financials, as this clip explains. This video offers...

Who Will Actually Save Your Financial Future? #podcast #podcastclips #startup

Have you ever questioned the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant for your small business? This video clarifies what a bookkeeper does versus...

Hiring the Right Person: Tax Preparer VS Tax Strategist #podcastclips #paylesstaxes #startup

Are you frustrated your CPA didn't save you tax money? This video explains the critical difference between a tax preparer and a tax strategist. A tax...

LA Business Tax for Creatives: How to Qualify for the $300K Exemption

Thousands of LA creatives pay a city business tax they don't actually owe—or get hit with penalties for not filing a return that would have been $0. The...

Is Rental Depreciation Worth It? #moneyhacks #landlord

This episode of Let's Get Fiscal explores how rental property can be cash positive yet tax negative. We discuss the significant role of depreciation, which...

This 1 Trick Makes Any Rental Pay For Itself 💰

Discover a powerful financial strategy in this episode, where we discuss the short term rental loophole and how it can lead to substantial tax savings....

Using Rental Losses to Decrease Tax Liability

This video explains how the IRS classifies certain income as earned income, rather than passive income, when significant actions are taken to collect it. It...

What Docs Do Creatives Need for Taxes? 5 Must-Have Forms to Avoid Delays

EP37 - What Docs Do Creatives Need for Taxes? 5 Must-Have Forms to Avoid Delays Your CPA can’t file what they don’t have. If you’ve ever gotten hit with...

Short-Term VS Long-Term Rental - The Loophole

In this episode, CPAs Anastasia and Myiesha discuss a significant tax strategy concerning short term rental properties. They explain how certain tax...

Tax write-offs don't require spending money #wealthmindset #taxseason

In this episode, we explore important tax choices, contrasting spending money on equipment with investing in a retirement account. Anastasia explains that...

Your Roth IRA Has a Secret Feature #FinancialPlanning #RothIRA

Ever wondered about the flexibility of a Roth IRA? This video explains how contributions can be withdrawn without penalty at any time, making it an...