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 The sound of the "IRS" - can make anyone, stand up straight...close their ears/eyes....or run for the Hills. When it comes to managing our time and money wisely we must be willing to learn, understand and align ourselves with the systems set in place. And that includes communicating with the IRS. Don't be shy, there are real humans behind the operations - so reach out!  Getting notices, letters and updates from the IRS? Here's how you should talk to them: OLD SCHOOL - Written Letter, Dated and Hand -Signed is preferred or Give them a Call on the Phone with your EIN/SSN.  DROP THE DEETS - the more Details you provide, the Better; they aren't interested in social media handles they want to see records, official documents and statements. Take Your Time and Gather Information. (See Format Below) FORMS - speak their language - each response or request you can think of has an official IRS form. Make it easy on yourself by filling this out. It'll save you time be

It's True - you don't have to be a major influencer, tech wiz, or from privilege to leverage financial gain. In fact, you could be doing this: And getting paid at the same time! How? w/ Passive Income. Passive income is money you can earn with little effort and without working a traditional job; exchanging less time for more Money. One way to build an income stream is to invest in dividend stocks, which distribute part of the company’s earnings to investors regularly (typically quarterly). The best dividend stocks increase their payout over time, helping you grow future income. As a bonus, dividend stocks typically are less volatile than growth stocks, so they can help diversify and even stabilize your investment portfolio. Investors can also reinvest dividends back into the stock, potentially increasing your investment if the stock does well. You can also invest in index funds or exchange-traded funds that hold dividend stocks rather than picking and choosing indi

The Financial journey can seem like a long and tiresome one. It’s fair to say that we were all not prepared for the Pandemic push into a corner the way that it happened - for both the Haves and the Have Nots.  Are we all scrambling for our next steps are what??!! This video illuminates some of what is happening amongst Americans - a true reflection of our unpleasureable pain within the Economy.  Watch & Enjoy  - See our Resources Provided for More  

  As an Artist or Creative Tax Season can be daunting or seem limiting to the untrained eye. It’s not uncommon to owe money back to the IRS at the end of the year if quarterly payments are not made as a business or as an individual/sole proprietor if you’re doing contractual work. However, the truth is Tax deductions, if you know what to look for, can be a taxpayer's best friend. Understanding the intricacies of tax deductions can empower taxpayers to make informed decisions and optimize their financial strategies throughout the year including budgeting, tracking, and correct allocations.  Now, you may be saying to yourself, “I can only do but some much!”  Let’s take a closer look. What are Tax Deductions? Tax deductions are expenses or contributions that taxpayers can subtract from their gross income that reduces the amount of income subject to taxation. Here are common Tax Deductions.  Standard Deduction: The standard deduction is a fixed amount that taxpayers can claim. It provi