Tax Hacks That Won't Leave You Broke

Igor shares his expertise on financial planning tailored specifically for creative professionals and freelancers, addressing the unique challenges they face without traditional employment structures. He breaks down four critical areas where self-employed individuals need focused attention: managing irregular income, choosing appropriate business entities, navigating health insurance options, and implementing effective retirement planning strategies.

• Using the Profit First method to manage irregular income by separating business and personal finances
• Building an adequate emergency fund of 3-6 months of expenses or more
• Considering the true costs and benefits of different business entities like LLCs and S-Corps
• Exploring health insurance options beyond ACA marketplace plans
• Understanding association plans, union plans, and COBRA continuation coverage
• Setting up retirement accounts specifically designed for self-employed individuals
• Utilizing SEP IRAs for simplicity or Solo 401(k)s for potentially higher contribution limits
• Avoiding the common trap of over-deducting business expenses at the expense of retirement savings
• Remembering that Social Security alone will not provide a comfortable retirement
• Finding a good tax preparer who understands self-employment complexities

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[00:00:00] Intro to Financial Planning for Creatives
[00:06:40] Managing Irregular Income Effectively
[00:12:52] Business Entity Structure Decisions
[00:19:54] Health Insurance Options for Freelancers
[00:26:30] Retirement Planning for Self-Employed
[00:38:53] Final Tips and Concluding Thoughts

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