Mitlin Money Mindset
Why “Tax Hacks” Don’t Work For Creatives (& What to Do Instead) with Hannah Cole
Key Takeaways
- Why creatives feel unseen by accountants
- Tax tips for the self-employed
- How to filter out bad advice and choose the right professional
- The Tax Day financial check-up
- Key numbers to review on your tax return
- How to estimate your quarterly taxes
- Hannah’s book, Taxes for Humans, and more resources
Meet the Guest
Hannah Cole
Hannah Cole is a tax expert who specializes in working with self-employed people, especially creative and mission-driven ones. A long-time working artist herself, she’s helped tens of thousands of self-employed people skill up with accessible tax and money education, through her Money Bootcamp program, tax workshops from Florida to Alaska, and on the Sunlight Tax podcast. Her forthcoming book, Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed, is the most funny and empowering tax guide you’ll ever read. Hannah is the founder of Sunlight Tax.
Show Notes
Self-employed or running a creative business? You’re not alone if tax season turns into a last-minute scramble to find help from someone who understands that your income doesn’t look like a normal paycheck.
Artist turned tax expert Hannah Cole takes the fear out of taxes and explains the basics in a clear, approachable way. You’ll learn what to do throughout the year to make tax season easier, how much to save for self-employment tax, and get tips for making the transition from side hustle to full-time business.
Resources
Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready?
Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful.
Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision?
Are you a writer who wants to take control of your finances?
About the Podcast
Welcome to Mitlin Money Mindset®️! With your host, Larry Sprung, CFP®️, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial Inc®️. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Larry thrives to help you achieve your goals while finding JOY in the journey.
Each week, he’ll go deep with engaging guests who provide tangible takeaways and a whole lot of JOY along the way. Here, we don’t just talk about money; we celebrate it as a catalyst for JOY and possibility. Whether you’re saving for the future, planning your next big adventure, or just looking to add some spark to your daily money management, you’re in the right place.
We hope you enJOY these conversations as much as Larry enJOYed having them. And remember to ask yourself, what did you do today that brought you joy?®️