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It's Tax Day- April 18th! Last minute tax tips and other tax tips for the rest of the year.

Tax season 2022 is in the final stretch. Four more weeks to go! The April 18th deadline is fast approaching so you need to make sure you get your returns filed now.

Are you working remotely and working in another state from your employer? Are you doing Gig work? Here is just a few tidbits on remote and gig workers as well as some important tax dates to remember. Here are the IRS links for the Gig Worker Information Center: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/gig-economy-tax-center (https://www.irs.gov/businesses/gig-economy-tax-center) https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-time-guide-irs-reminds-taxpayers-to-report-gig-economy-income-virtual-currency-transactions-foreign-source-income-and-assets (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-time-guide-irs-reminds-taxpayers-to-report-gig-economy-income-virtual-currency-transactions-foreign-source-income-and-assets) As always feel free to reach out to me at smbcpa@yourfinancialmaven.com

Just some basic tax information you can use to help you with the preparation of your tax returns whether you do them yourself or you have someone else prepare them. Samantha M. Besnoff, CPA

This episode provides you with the IRS's Five Things to Know: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/top-5-things-to-remember-when-filing-income-tax-returns-in-2022 (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/top-5-things-to-remember-when-filing-income-tax-returns-in-2022) and some other tips for both individual and business taxpayers. Get your IRS Account: https://www.irs.gov/payments/your-online-account (https://www.irs.gov/payments/your-online-account) Get your ID Pin Here: : https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin (https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin) Employers your W2 and 1099 deadline is fast approaching.  Check out information here: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/january-31-wage-statement-deadline-reminder-for-employers (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/january-31-wage-statement-deadline-reminder-for-employers) Feel free to check out my website at www.yourfinancialmaven.com

Just some updates and information regarding the 2022 tax season that both individuals and small businesses should be aware of. Also, I'm leaving a link of an article from CNBC here that's related to the third party pay apps like Venmo and PayPal. So check it out. It's a great article: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/12/irs-isnt-taxing-your-venmo-transactions.html

Listen to the latest updates from the IRS on some very important information for individual taxpayers before 2021 comes to a close.

I provide information for individual and small business taxpayers on upcoming deadlines, tax credit information and just general tax preparation knowledge.

Identity theft is out there.  It can happen to anyone, even me!  My latest podcast talks about my experience and what I have done to hopefully prevent it from happening again!

In this episode, I give you a quick update to the Advanced Child Tax Credit as well as some other tax insights.  This is an important topic for taxpayers so please take the time to listen and to research on your own.   Resources: IRS:  www.irs.gov For those that live in PA to view your account visit here: https://mypath.pa.gov/_/ (https://mypath.pa.gov/_/) IRS Advanced Child Tax Credit: https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/advance-child-tax-credit-payments-in-2021 (https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/advance-child-tax-credit-payments-in-2021) Child Tax Credit Calculators: https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/not-sure-how-much-child-tax-credit-money-youll-get-start-here-with-our-calculator/ (https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/not-sure-how-much-child-tax-credit-money-youll-get-start-here-with-our-calculator/) kiplinger.com/taxes/602334/2021-child-tax-credit-calculator Feel free to reach out to me by visiting me at www.yourfinancialmaven.com -Samantha M. Besnoff, CPA

Are you a small business owner?  Do you have an understanding of your accounting and tax sides of your business? It is so important to have an understanding of the financial side to your business.  Better to be prepared and understand where you business is going and what is required than for it to be too late and you have to dig yourself out of a mess.  This podcast will give you some basic high level insights into your accounting and tax side of your small business.

So you are thinking about starting a small business. Do you know what you need to create and start a small business?  Do you know all that is involved in the financial aspects of running a small business?  This is the first of a two part podcast to will give you some insight into starting your own small business and some resources.  The second podcast in this series will give you some insight into the accounting and tax side of your small business.  

Per the American rescue plan that was passed in March 2021, advanced child tax payments are on their way. Listen for information to see if you are eligible and where are you can determine that eligibility.

A story about a young adult who didn't know what a check was when his stimulus check came in. Also talking about money and what it is.

Did you know its Financial Literacy Month?  It is and yes its coming to a close, but you should always be learning especially in the area of money.

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An introduction to Your Financial Maven and all things tax and accounting

It's a New Year which means you should be reviewing your finances and creating a budget! Check out what I have to say about a budget and also visit my website to learn more: https://www.yourfinancialmaven.com/financial-education.

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! Recently my husband and I were out to breakfast with our son and began talking about college and how we would fund it.

2019 is coming to an end and 2020 is around the corner. You have five days left to handle any tax related matters for 2019. I share with you some information about 2019 taxes and remember to check out my website too at www.mittbesnoffagency.com.

It's a little anecdote to you get you to think about how you can share with your kids about money.

This is an introductory podcast on the Financial Maven- That's Me!