The Uprising of Black Businesses – Episode 006 [Video]

In the wake of all the social unrest over the lives and plight of Blacks in America, conversations about the uprising of Black-owned businesses are everywhere. In recent days many people have learned the history of Tulsa Black Wallstreet. Thus the idea that Blacks all across the nation can and should recreate business conglomerates to […]

Little Ways Having a Side Biz Helps You Keep More Of Your Money (video) – Ep005

This is episode 005 in the Words About Work, Wealth and Money series. In this video I present a “case study” on little ways having a side biz helps you keep more of your money. I discuss these four phrases originally presented in episode 001 of Work, Wealth and Money. Have a legitimate Side Biz […]

I Have Business Expenses – What Do I Need to Write Them Off?

Alright my lovely business owner, freelancer, independent contractor, gig-worker, side hustler, solopreneur … You get the picture. You’ve been spending money working one your business, and you want to know how you can use those business expenses as a deduction against your income. There are so many details I can and should share with you […]

Did You Pay Anyone More Than $600 in 2018? — Get your 1099-misc filed by 1/31

I’ve beat this topic to death in years past, so I won’t go into all the intricate details in this blog. So please… before you ask questions about Box 3 vs Box 7, please take time to read through questions from all of the *wishful thinking* people who have gone before you. You can find […]

1099-Misc forms Must Be Filed by January 31st – Fines have Increased

Happy Tax Filing Season to my Small Business Owners,   This is just a friendly reminder that if you paid any person, vendor, or business order $600 or more throughout the entire year of 2016 for services performed, you are legally required to give them a 1099-misc form by January 31st, 2017.   The IRS […]

Sole proprietor and Independent Contractors Prepare for Tax Season

As a sole proprietor/independent contractor, your income is the most heavily taxed of all wage earners. You will be assessed a federal tax, state tax, local tax, and a self-employment tax. The best way  to lower your tax liability (the amount of tax dollars you owe to these entities) is for you to take time […]