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:

2:54 Calculating business percentage for cell phone expenses

5:50 Internet usage and business deductions

8:28 Tracking and documenting your personal expenses

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Episode Links:

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Get my Tax Help on Substack

Order my book: Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed

This week on the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m discussing how recent interest rate hikes are affecting personal finance and the broader economy. I’ll share practical advice for managing debt, building savings, and navigating investments in a changing economic landscape.

Also mentioned in today’s episode:

00:10 Introduction to Market News and Interest Rates

02:07 The Power of Small Cohorts in Business Programs

04:36 Announcing New Business Setup Intensive Cohorts

06:39 How the Fed Uses Interest Rate Hikes to Control Inflation

07:33 Predictions for Future Interest Rate Increases

08:19 Implications for Personal Borrowing and Debt

09:32 Opportunities in Savings and Investment Accounts

10:54 The Importance of Investing to Combat Inflation

12:10 Promoting the Business Setup Intensive Program

13:21 Actionable Steps for Financial Health and Growth

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Episode Links:

Check out my 2-day Business Intensive

My upcoming in-person workshop with The Art Students League of New York

Get my Tax Help on Substack

Get your FREE visual guide to tax deductions

Order my book: Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed

This week on the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m diving into tax deductions for freelancers and small business owners. I’ll walk through the IRS rules you need to understand, plus how setting up simple automated systems can help you capture more legitimate deductions, save time, and take some of the stress out of tax season.

Also mentioned in today’s episode:

00:10 Introduction to Business Deductions and IRS Rules

02:04 The Importance of Documentation and Automation

03:54 How to Track and Deduct Business Travel Expenses

06:07 Understanding Mixed Use Items and Partial Deductions

08:00 Examples of Deductible Expenses and Personal Travel

10:12 Resources for Learning and Setting Up Deduction Systems

12:13 The Benefits of Proper Deduction Planning

13:57 Details of the Sunlight Tax Intensive Program

14:52 Encouragement and Final Tips for Business Owners

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Episode Links:

Learn more about the Intensive

My upcoming in-person workshop with The Art Students League of New York

Link to join the First Official Cohort (9/23 & 9/24). Investment is $1850

Get my Tax Help on Substack

Get your FREE visual guide to tax deductions

Order my book: Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed

This week on the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I talk about why expert guidance and community support can make it easier to navigate business structure, tax compliance, and the behind-the-scenes systems that keep a small business running smoothly.

I’m also introducing my new business program designed to help self-employed business owners get the tax, bookkeeping, and legal side of their business properly set up. If you’re starting, growing, or tuning up a small business and want more clarity around your taxes, bookkeeping, and legal setup, this episode is for you.

Also mentioned in today’s episode:

00:10 Introduction to the new business program

02:17 Details of the upcoming open house events

04:00 Overview of the two-day intensive program

05:17 Program benefits: legal, tax, and bookkeeping

06:32 Beta cohort details and early access

07:36 First official cohort schedule and content

08:23 Value of expert guidance and personalized support

09:45 One-on-one coaching and group community

11:06 Building connections and support networks

12:04 How to join and questions answered

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Episode Links:

Register to my Open Houses on 9/9:

* Open House (AM) - 9:30am

* Open House (PM) - 4:30pm

Loom video walkthrough about the Intensive

Learn more about the Intensive

Link to join the program:

* link to join the First Official Cohort (9/23 & 9/24). Investment is $1850

* link to join the Beta Cohort (9/23 & 9/24). Investment is $1275

Get my Tax Help on Substack

This week on the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m breaking down estimated quarterly taxes for self-employed people, freelancers, creatives, and small business owners. I’ll explain how bookkeeping helps you calculate your tax payments more accurately, avoid surprises, and stay on top of your federal and state tax obligations throughout the year.

I’m also introducing my new intensive program for self-employed business owners who want to get the tax, bookkeeping, and legal side of their business properly set up.

Also mentioned in today’s episode:

00:10 Introduction and importance of quarterly tax payments

02:23 Understanding quarterly tax payments for self-employed

05:05 How to estimate your tax liability based on profit to date

08:04 Simplifying bookkeeping and estimated tax payments

10:44 Working with a licensed tax professional versus AI

12:31 Details of the two-day program and what participants will learn

14:16 Program features: database, private consultations, and setup

16:04 Upcoming cohort dates and how to join the waitlist

17:25 Building trust and transparency in business setup

18:19 Reminder to pay estimated taxes and get bookkeeping in order

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Episode Links:

Watch my walkthrough video on how to pay your Estimated Quarterly Taxes

Join the 2-Day Business Setup Intensive Waitlist

Get my Tax Help on Substack

Get your FREE visual guide to tax deductions

Order my book: Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed

This week on the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m sharing personal lessons from running a small business and exploring what it means to build a business that supports your life.

I talk about aligning business goals with your values, protecting your mental health, practicing ethical accountability, and embracing the spiritual side of entrepreneurship while giving practical insights on negotiation, feedback, decision-making, and navigating external challenges while staying grounded in what matters most.

Also mentioned in today’s episode:

00:10 Introduction to Hannah Cole’s journey and insights

01:48 Aligning goals with personal life and values

04:04 Small business as a spiritual and ethical journey

07:06 The importance of mental health and self-care

10:07 Receiving and managing feedback effectively

13:02 Negotiation strategies and contract clarity

16:55 Understanding external forces like economic shifts

20:04 The role of happiness and fulfillment in business

23:08 Ethics and accountability in client relationships

30:10 Building a sustainable and responsible business

32:58 Upcoming offerings and closing thoughts

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Episode Links:

Join the 2-Day Business Setup Intensive Waitlist

Check out my program, Money Bootcamp

Get my Tax Help on Substack

Get your FREE visual guide to tax deductions

Order my book: Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed

“You want that power. You want to feel empowered in that way. But you also just want to get it done, right? You're not there to like, okay, I don't need a degree in this. I just want to be following the law.” - Hannah Cole

In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I explain how self-employed people, including freelancers, creatives, consultants, and small business owners—can build simple, effective tax and legal systems for their businesses. I also introduce a new 2-day intensive program designed to help you set up your business structure, organize your taxes, strengthen legal compliance, and create a clear plan for moving forward.

With personalized guidance, practical tax planning, and community support, this intensive is designed to make the often-overwhelming process of setting up your business feel simpler, more manageable, and more human.

Also mentioned in today’s episode:

02:04 Who I serve: Creative and non-creative small business owners

05:12 Common overwhelm and challenges faced by self-employed individuals

07:08 Choosing the right business entity and legal setup

08:44 Understanding quarterly taxes and avoiding surprises

09:51 The importance of trust and accuracy in tax information

12:04 Details of the two-day intensive format and community aspect

13:57 One-on-one guidance and privacy considerations

15:33 Risks of AI hallucinating tax law and how to get reliable info

16:54 Features of the new program: database, implementation, and support

18:46 Invitation for feedback and how to join the waitlist

20:56 Matching cohorts by business stage and profession

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Episode Links:

Join the 2-Day Business Setup Intensive Waitlist

Check out my program, Money Bootcamp

Get my Tax Help on Substack

Get your FREE visual guide to tax deductions

Order my book: Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed