April 20, 2018

Top 3 Tips for New Etsy Sellers

As a new Etsy seller, you want your business to thrive and grow as quickly and simply as possible. As an Etsy Seller since 2012, I have learned a few things about running a successful Etsy shop. Get ahead of the game with your shop by following my top tips for new Etsy sellers.

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March 27, 2018

Major Sales Tax Changes with Wide Reaching Effects

Sales tax was never fun. But it could be getting worse. And no, this is not a click-bait headline scam, “5 Reasons You’re Failing at Sales Tax” or some nonsense like that! It’s for real. This is all somewhat recent news to me. So let me explain what I’ve learned so far, and some of

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March 6, 2018

Are Coaching Fees a Business Expense?

Great question from Courtney at Charity Sparrow. I have a business coach I pay monthly. Is this a tax-deductible business expense?

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October 23, 2017

How to Get a Home Office Tax Deduction

As a small business owner, saving money wherever you can is a major key to success. Learn how to get a home office tax deduction, so you can pay less come tax time. Let me walk you through how to get this often overlooked tax deduction. In order to claim a home office tax deduction,

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February 19, 2017

Can I Write-off the Purchase of Business Books?

Today’s question is from Elizabeth of Paper Bliss Designs.   Can I write-off business books or business planners/workbooks at tax time?   Great question Elizabeth! As with most things regarding the IRS, every situation is unique and there is a lot of room for interpretation. The general rules regarding business expenses are that they must

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