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What is PIF Tax and How Does it Affect You?

While you’re out enjoying yourself around town, you may have noticed a “PIF Tax Fee” on your receipt.

PIF stands for Public Improvement Fee and believe it or not, it’s not a tax. PIF is a fee that is paid directly to the owner of the land or developer of a property and it’s not collected by the government like most people assume it is.

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YouTube and Taxes: How to Conquer Tax Season Like a Pro!

Are you confused about how YouTube and taxes work?

Vlogging or video blogging has taken off more than the written blog today. Millions of vloggers or Youtubers make a living or at least supplement their income making videos.

Thinking outside the box is one of the best, and for some, the only way to make money during these trying times.

If this sounds like you – congratulations. You’ve found a way to make money and probably help others (videos are so helpful). But before you go spending that cold, hard cash, understand YouTube taxes and how to pay them.

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Etsy Taxes and Filing Tips

Your Ultimate Guide to Etsy Taxes and Tips for Shop Owners

Are you so confused with trying to understand taxes with your Etsy business?

If so, did you know that as an Etsy Shop Owner, you can write-off some of the common items you use to make your web empire awesome?

Thanks to the evolution and growth of technology, you are able to turn your passions into a revenue generating business.

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IRS Form 2553: How to Register as an S-Corporation for Your Business

If you registered your business as a corporation, the IRS automatically makes you a C-corp. This has many tax disadvantages, making it hard for small businesses to remain profitable. Fortunately, businesses can file IRS Form 2553 and choose to be an S corporation instead.

The largest benefit of filing as an S-corp is the tax savings. The shareholders bear the burden of the corporation’s net income, paying taxes at their personal tax rate rather than the corporate tax rate, which is 21% plus the personal tax rate of any earnings.

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Tax Deductions and tips for bloggers and influencers and youtubers

Tax Deductions (You’re Missing) and Tips for Bloggers and Online Influencers

Do you know what expenses are tax deductible for Bloggers?

Did you know that as a Blogger, you can write-off some of the common items you use to make your web empire awesome?

As a Blogger and Online Influencer, you have now etched your space into the digital world loud and strong.

You have sacrificed sleep and your social life to get that time sensitive post out for your followers.

I understand this burden and I am here to help you steer through the world of taxes, especially the tax issues that affect you as a Blogger, Vlogger, or Online Influencer.

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