96 episodes
Sunlight Hannah Cole
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5.0 • 77 Ratings
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Making money isn’t usually the top priority for big vision creators — making a difference is.
But without financial power, the diverse and unique solutions that you bring to the world as a creative entrepreneur aren’t able to see the light of day. And you are left burned out and exhausted.
This show is designed for the big vision creators — artists, designers, freelancers, and purple-haired, punk rock weirdos — to answer the question: “If you had your taxes, retirement, and investing on lock, how big of an impact could you make on the world with your creative work?”
Your host, Hannah Cole, is both an artist and a tax expert, and the founder of Sunlight Tax. In each episode, she and her guests will explore the connection between financial power and creative success, uncovering the unique money mindset and financial management shifts that help creators like you have a bigger impact with your work. From what you need to know about self-employment taxes and bookkeeping, to unlocking your vision, you'll have everything you need to become more successful — and have a bigger impact — in your creative career.
Hannah has supported thousands of creatives with accessible tax and business setup skills through her signature program, Money Bootcamp. You can learn more at sunlighttax.com and connect on Instagram at @sunlighttax.
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New Rules for LLCs: Update
In today’s episode, I’m revisiting an important topic and giving you an update about the Corporate Transparency Act, which aims to identify owners of LLCs and prevent financial crimes.
I’m providing an update on information about the requirements of filing a Beneficial Ownership Information report, including the deadlines and penalties and how you can file.
Join me in this episode to get all the timely information about this act and learn how you can get step-by-step video directions on filing for your LLC!
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why you should be aware of scams when it comes to filing 6:00
Why the Corporate Transparency Act was passed and why it’s important 9:05
The deadlines for filing and the penalties 14:48
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Links:
Free 20 Minute Course on Filing your BOI Report for LLCs: www.sunlighttax.com/llc
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Why It Matters Who You Listen To
Today, I want to talk about why it’s so important who you take advice from when you’re an entrepreneur. I share some of my experiences and some of the advice I was given that didn’t account for my unique responsibilities and constraints as a new entrepreneur and mother.
Listen to this episode to get some guidance on how you can make decisions based on your own values and needs and not someone else’s.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
My experience of just starting out in business while still taking care of children 3:35
Why it’s important to understand people's needs and safety concerns when giving business advice 7:40
Blind spots in gender dynamics when it comes to giving advice 13:00
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4 Cases Where Done Beats Perfect
In today’s episode, I’m sharing my story of struggling with perfectionism and how I was able to overcome that and embrace imperfection and how I came to aim for quality over perfection.
Join me as I share some of my story along with some tips on how you can embrace and live the motto “Done is better than perfect” when you’re just starting out as a business new owner.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The four areas where imperfection is acceptable and even beneficial 3:33
The importance of education and self-management when it comes to investing 5:35
The importance of quarterly taxes and why you shouldn’t stress if it’s not perfect 10:41
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How Taxes Can Unlock Your Financial Health
Today, I’m giving some guidance on how you can use tax time as an opportunity to improve your finances and set yourself up for retirement. I’m diving into the importance of getting organized with systems to track tax documents, receipts, and bookkeeping so you can prevent stress and surprises during tax season.
Join me in this episode as I outline the steps you need to take to improve your financial security as a creative entrepreneur.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why tax time is a key time to assess your financial situation 2:42
Why being organized with your finances is so important 7:24
High-level steps you can take to prevent stress and surprises at tax time 12:35
How you can easily calculate profit as a self-employed person 14:40
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Links:
The De-Stress Your Taxes Checklist Episode
Sign up for the free class: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $130k in your Savings.
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Thoughts I’ve had About Money
Today, I’m sharing some thoughts I’ve struggled with when it comes to my finances, taxes, and financial knowledge so I can motivate anyone who may be experiencing similar challenges with money mindset in your business.
Join me in this personal episode as I talk about how I’ve been able to move past fears and feelings of inadequacy when it comes to my finances and to hear some tips on how you can do the same.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
My personal thoughts on finances 7:23
Some of my most common money thoughts 10:00
Why you shouldn't let mistakes bring you down 12:30
The Fire movement 19:54
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Links:
Save your seat for the free class, Make Taxes Easier
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1099 vs W2 Income and Why it Matters
Today on the podcast, I’m going over the key differences between 1099 freelance income and W-2 employee income when filing taxes and how you can simplify your taxes as a self-employed individual.
Join me in this episode to learn how to file your taxes correctly to avoid penalties and keep your finances simple.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The main differences between 1099 and W2 income when it comes to taxes 2:30
The importance of bookkeeping when you’re self-employed 5:45
The importance of keeping records and being prepared for IRS inquiries 14:53
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Links:
sunlighttax.com/deductions
Customer Reviews
Listen and Learn
Glad I stumbled upon this podcast! It’s very helpful and generous information. I once avoided doing my own taxes like the plague, but after beginning to work as an artist in recent years, the complexity of taxes has become an interesting challenge. It’s great to dig deeper through this podcast. Hannah the host comes across as an informed and helpful friend of creative workers. She’s an artist who started geeking out on accounting!
Full of stuff everone should know!
After years of operating my own consulting business, Hannah & Sunlight Tax taught me to do it right. So many important tax and accounting tips!
Ten Stars
Such awesome information. Especially loved your Complete Guide to Student Loan Forgiveness! Shared with everyone I know who has federal student loans.
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