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Guardian Goddess in Manhattan.Book 3 in 18 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels."Our Princess grew up around a woman whose keen intellect we rely on to protect us from unseen enemies," Saint Marie's voice became deeper and more threatening. "At the age of ten, she," Saint Marie looked my way as my hand shot up mimicking Aya's identical plea for attention."Yes Ishara?" Saint Marie chose to acknowledge me."She's nine.""Fine. At the age of nine, she earned an honorific, Mamētu me eda, which I didn't accomplish until my 19th year." 'Yes Ladies, I'm an epic bad-ass and I've been out-performed by a child'."She was kidnapped along with the Head of House Ishara. They tortured her by clipping off two of her digits, one at a time, then seared the damage with a blowtorch. She gave them nothing. At the end of the encounter, the two of them managed to defeat thirty Seven Pillar's commandos, over fifteen she disabled personally.""After killing nearly half as many enemies as the 35 I have personally dispatched in my entire career, she crossed a mile and a half of barren rock in the midst of a Category 4 Typhoon. Cáel Ishara only helped her half of the way because he was engaged with the last two members of the Seven Pillar's team.""I have utter confidence the madness here today, while assisted by House Epona and Ishara, was the brainchild of Krasimira. I say 'assisted' because Cáel Ishara spared Kwenhamai's life on the battlefield. Katrina Epona removed Kwenhamai from Romanian custody to keep her out of the hands of those who wished us harm. I was aware Kwenhamai was in New York, but not her precise location.""My read on the situation is this:"Aya of Kururiyahhssi was aware of Kwenhamai and Krasimira's plot to adopt her into the bloodline of the first Amazon.""She was not aware of Kwenhamai's plan to exit the Host in the manner she chose. I read the shock and pain in, Aya's face.""Our Princess has not given me a single order and I am the only voice here today that matters, I am the Golden Mare and the Council has consistently failed to agree on a Regency.""Krasimira, why have you done this?" Saint Marie abruptly asked for either a denial, or acquiescence of her perception of events."As directed by the Ancestors, the statute of a goddess of a First House was recast then returned to her perpetual spot. It brought new light to a dark, sacred and painful place. In that moment I realized that for the first time in nearly 3,200 years, the descendants of every Amazon gathered before the walls of Wilusa (Troy) had been reunited.""I was troubled. Was this a portent the augurs couldn't divine? In their council (the augurs) then came up with the words 'speak to our eldest'."Oh shit, the rest of the Council was racking their minds trying to figure who was the oldest surviving Amazon. I knew for a fact they were overlooking the two top candidates."I sought out the eldest Amazon alive. They claimed to not have the answer for my worries. She had far more numerous things weighing on her mind such as her intimate demise. Though I hated sharing the same air with her, I asked her to tell me her greatest regret.""I had given up on the Amazon Race until an Amazon reminded me, through martial effort, valiant spirit and a kind heart, I was wrong to abandon my faith with my people. Now I will die, unable to pass on my renewed hope because the one Amazon I would trust with my legacy is equally childless.""I asked her the name of this Amazon she felt was worthy of her legacy. Then I informed her she was wrong and the Amazon in question did indeed have a daughter. She asked to meet the daughter,""Last night I requested the presence of a female child residing with members of House Epona," the Keeper of Records looked up at the Golden Mare. "I provided neither the resident female (Caitlyn, Aya's Mother), or the House Head with an explanation."Female childSince my revival, Amazons were using 'female' child a lot more often. This meant, the motheer had never told her daughter farewell. The true fate of Aya of Epona would never officially be recorded. She has been born, but never recorded as an Amazon of her true House."The three of us met alone. The two embraced; birth mother and daughter. The eldest of us proclaimed she saw the light of Kururiyahhssi in her daughter's eyes. Words were exchanged. The child agreed to be adopted then departed. Further arrangements were made without the child's knowledge as we have recently observed.""I testify that there is only one Amazon alive today who knows what transpired and I will take those conversations to my grave. Does that suffice?" Krasimira finished. I was already regurgitating my mental quandary with my Isharans. Was Aya really a daughter of Kururiyahhssi?"I will leave it to the others to contemplate your, bizarre actions, Krasimira," Saint Marie frowned. "As for the rest of you, Aya has impressed me. If she has not impressed you, I do not care. I think she is definitely influenced by those two," Saint Marie motioned to Katrina and me. "It is a given since Katrina was of her blood and she has risked much in the presence of a man she calls 'Atta' and he calls 'Duma'.""Katrina is a cold, heartless snake and I am convinced she is one of the best 'First Bearer of the Sun Spear through the Halls of Night and Death' the Host been served by in a long, long time.” Saint Marie paused then looked at me while she said; “ Cáel is a fool who leads with his heart when he should let better women take charge. Fortunately for the rest of us, he is reliably successful despite his multitude of handicaps."Was I upset about being insulted? No. The truth hurts and a Man needs to learn to roll with the punches. Buffy I could deal with. Katrina most likely appreciated being associated with a dangerous reptile. Saint Marie hadn't forgotten Katrina threating Saint Marie's daughter that was for sure."I am considering much of what our Princess would like me/us to do, because it is based in keen insight and well-reasoned thought. She wishes to spare our sons so we will have more warriors in the fight. We have already added men to Havenstone and one to the Council, as was the Will of the Ancestors.""Let me see, she wishes a bodyguard of fourteen (2 First House and 1 from Africa, Asia, Europe and North & South America, the Amazon presence in Australia was minimal and I doubted they would bring someone up from Antarctica, plus the seven matching Runners) without removing permanent members of any House and allowing all Houses to have access to our future Queen. I approve. It is a fine idea and I wish I had thought of it.""Should we add Runners directly into the Royal House? She doesn't think so and I feel this decision shows a remarkably insightful into the long history of our People and protects the Council's sensitivity on such matters. I approve.""Placing our sons into the care of the Royal House? We need to free up as many sisters as possible. Men under the care of the Royal House will be tradesmen and help-mates. Not a single weapon will be in their hands. If none of you have realized herlike will take two decades to implement, it only increases my eagerness to see her become 'casted'."Aya's hand shot up again.Yes?""I would hope the Council, or the Regents, will consider a 'like' which is not mine. It is a man's and it should be of no surprise the idea is Cáel's.""If you feel it holds merit, Aya, tell us," Saint Marie deferred."The 9 Clans have shown some interest in a children exchange programs among our youth as it would provide new techniques we can add to our arsenal an a new avenue to experiment with new ideas. I find the idea to be promising as the Host takes part in affairs beyond our own immediate needs. It would also supply partners between families to be shared for a season or two."Translation: Amazon women could breed with men of allied Secret Societies to reduce our dependence on our own, much smaller, male population. In the short term, it would go a long way to rectifying the Host's child-bearing problems.The Council's quarrelsome behavior was biting them in the ass big time. Saint Marie was right, the only opinion that mattered was hers until the Council elected a Regency. Had we not been at war, the Council would have ruled, but we were, so we took orders from the Golden Mare. Even if the High Priestess had been alive, she would have deferred to our designated War Leader on most things."Cáel Ish, Cáel Wakko Ishara is a very dangerous and devious male, Aya. Be careful of any council he gives," Saint Marie's caution was more playful than menacing."I'll be okay," Aya peeped. "He doesn't have sex with any woman until she is eighteen." That wasn't what the Golden Mare was cautioning her about. We all knew it. Aya was working to defuse a sticky bit of mental juggling, listening to a man's advice."On that we can agree," Saint Marie conceded. "Back to what I would 'like' to say. The New Directive is being implemented. I feel it goes beyond the purview of my mandate. I will leave it for the Regency to deal with. Katrina and Tessa have already invested in the groundwork in this endeavor, so I will endorse it if that is the decision of the Regency.""I have zero desire to add a single Runner to the Security Detail. I will open up slots in the training program if that is what the Regency demands. Each House's policy for dealing with the First Directive is their business, not mine. If any of you wish to consider something the Princess considers to be important, so be it. The idea of 1,000 Isharans does not appeal to me. Look how much trouble their tiny numbers have already caused us and take heed."Buffy began growling, which amused/worried the Houses on either side of us. Unlike me, Buffy didn't 'roll with the blows' and considered all manner of insults to me, House Ishara and her Isharan sisters to be answerable with violence. I loved her so. There was also no way I'd let her go after Saint Marie. The Golden Mare would crush her; I had no doubt."The unwelcome blood feud: are both House Heads ignorant of my forbiddance of such things? Apparently so. Both defied me by tossing insults back and forth. Considering we are at war with two of the most powerful Secret factions, I am angered by both for their idiocy.""The solution the Princess likes is rather novel," Saint Marie was punishing both Messina and me with her low voice and fiery gaze. Krasimira coughed."Yes?" Saint Marie suspended her anger."The suggested resolution is not without precedence," Krasimira spoke with a scholarly detachment. "In our early days, the Host settled such disputes in Spring and Fall gatherings by contests of foot speed, hunting, horsewomanship, archery and wrestling. If we revive the tradition, the competing Houses could nominate one woman for each contest to settle the matter. Only the hand-to-hand match would risk either contestant's health.""I will consider it and render judgement before the Sun sets today," Saint Marie nodded. "The final like pleases me greatly. Dealing with the 52 of you is, Cáel?"I was on the spot. I couldn't let down my fan base of one, Aya. Perhaps it was five, Buffy (who would never admit it), Daphne (who liked me), Katrina (because she liked fucking with my head) and Desiree (who was less likely to admit she found me funny than Buffy).I felt I gave a decent effort."'A ginormous pain in my hemorrhoids?' the basic one.""'More painful than having my cornea scrapped with a spoon?' more gruesome.""'Enough to make me want to give Sakuniyas a surprise French kiss?' most likely to be fatal.""'Worse than waking up to discover I'm related to Cáel Wakko Ishara?' most horrifying, for both of us.""'Inspiring me to toss it all away and take up Professional Bikini Mud Wrestling?' a personal fantasy of mine.""Why do we put up with him again?" one House Head remarked."Because I am worried that one," motioning to Buffy, "will stab me in the elevator after a meeting.""My First, are you acting psychotic around the Council members?" I looked over my shoulder at Buffy."Wakko Ishara, it is not an act. I am psychotic," she responded deadpan."Are you still packing that thermite grenade?""No Wakko Ishara. Daphne stole it from me and hid it," was her quick delivery."I love working with you two," Daphne whispered."What is it with you, your unsubtle sexual innuendo and me in a bikini?" Saint Marie stared at me."I find the combination of brilliance and lethality sexy. Just ask Elsa," I grinned. Then I grimaced as Buffy stomped on my toes. The House Heads and Apprentices on either side of me noticed and clearly expected me to do something, like to show outrage (because she was my underling), or start crying (because I was a guy)."Prestige," Daphne hissed quietly. "Prestige." She was reminding Buffy that beating me up in public made the other Amazons think even less of me than they already did."I will go with (B), the cornea scrapping," Saint Marie gave me a nod."Damn it," I muttered. I also got my foot out of the way before someone did any more damage to my phalanges.'Best Daddy Ever,' Aya mouthed to me. Back to the main action."It is not my place to order the rest of you to elect Shawnee, Rhada and Buffy to be the Regency. I do admit I admire the mixture of candidates," Saint Marie declared. I shot Rhada a quick look. She seemed really, really enamored of the idea of being part of the Regency, thus staying in New York for the next decade, or so."Before the idea is rejected out of hand, I suggest we ask the three people our Princess would like to be part of the Regency if they would accept the nomination," the Golden Mare continued. "Shawnee Arinniti?""I bow to the logic and reason of the proposal," Shawnee replied."Rhada Meenakshi?""I wish to join my sisters in battle, yet I accept the reasoning behind the proposal," Rhada nodded. "If my Head of House agrees, I will stay and do my part for our People." What was she saying to me? 'You are going to whip me, beat me, torture me, humiliate me and push me to beyond the limits of any pain I have experienced until I pass out ~ repeatedly'."I despair of finding any other compromise," Mahdi frowned. "If my Apprentice understands the greater difficulty she will face gaining prestige among her House-mates, I will consent to this proposal." Essentially a 'yes'."Buffy Ishara?""I was really looking forward to ripping the spines out of still living foes, but I would be a fool to go against Aya of Kururiyahhssi's smarts. If Wakko Ishara wants to walk out of this room unassisted, he will see the wisdom of this decision as well," she gave me a shark's smile. Daphne had surpassed her limit and punched Buffy."Hell ya, I agree," I exclaimed. "Now I know there will be certain times of the day when she isn't stalking me.""I'll work more pain into our limited schedule," Buffy grumbled."Are we sure he is the House Head and she is the Apprentice?" Yet another House Head joined the 'shit on me' train.It was telling of our group dynamic how we accepted the Pyramid of Pain. The underlings dispensed advice and violence as they felt necessary without their 'superior' getting pissy about it. Buffy felt totally justified hitting me and accepted being hit by Daphne, who continued to act unimpeded as Buffy's rapid-fire translator."If I was House Head, I'd handcuff him to me," Buffy clarified for her."What she said," I pointed a thumb Buffy's way. I'd have used a finger, but she might have grabbed, twisted and made me scream in pain."Perhaps the Council can vote on this as their second order of business," Saint Marie cloaked her command as a suggestion."Cáel Wakko Ishara, can I ask you a personal question?" Kohar of Marda caught my attention."Shoot, wait, probably not the best terminology in this crowd. Ask away," I replied."Have you faced a House challenge yet?""Yes. Just last night in fact. We free-climbed the north-face of Havenstone. I beat the next closest contender by three floors. I also had Princess Aya on the roof dropping bricks on anyone who attempted to get past me.""That means he isn't going to answer you," Beyoncé  interpreted for my audience."Can't you ever take these meetings seriously?" Febe Mielikki glowered."La, Febe, in the past few minutes I have watched the person I love most in the world get her life shat on," I shook my head."The only thing worse than seeing this happen to Aya is knowing this is her sole opportunity to not lose her soul, so I'm sucking up my heart's pain and putting forward a jester's persona so I don't put any more pressure on her than she's already been subjected to. Like me, she doesn't want the distinction of being a Person of Note.""Like me, she knows she must sacrifice her dreams for the sake of our People, the Amazon Host. Trust me, you would rather have 'me, the jester' than 'me, the Amazon' furious with the destiny that has foisted this pain on her'. Do any of you take responsibility for forcing the events of this morning?" I growled. If they wanted to see the other side of the Janus, so be it."Had you chosen a Regency in the fucking weeks you've been bickering, Kwenhamai could have been dealt with privately. The fate of the Royal House could have been put off a few years. Had you not all been so dead-set on being heroines of the Host, three of you would have sacrificed your bloodlust, your birthright and the future accolades you could recite on your final night (before taking themselves to the cliff), but none of you did.""Instead, you set the stage for dumping all of your indecisiveness on the slender shoulders of a nine year old girl most of you had written off as too fractured and frail to survive her 12th year only three months ago. So Febe how do you like the honest 'me'?" I finished off furiously.It was not lost on anyone in the chamber I was an Amazon raging against the cruelty of fate. Every other bitch in the room knew they had discarded my daughter's life as trivial and I was prepared to unleash violence on the next one to show an ounce of disrespect over Aya's surrendering of her destiny and my grief at failing to find a way to stop this from coming to pass. St Marie had just reminded them that I was 'reliably" successful despite my handicaps. Not an enemy anyone in the room wanted any part of. Saku would have been proud.A Note:I have been remiss in informing my readers of the names of the 53 Houses, even though I created it some time ago. I have made a few alterations to the original version as I've had to rethink certain parts of this tale, but here is the list I now use.List of Goddesses:The First Twenty Houses in no particular order :1) Ishara, Oaths, Medicine and War (to North America) (died out 450 CE; Reborn in 2014)2)   (Deceased) Anat, Goddess of War, Fury and Blood Sacrifice (died out 6th cent. BCE) ~ possibly resurrected by Sakunyias3) Anahit, water, wisdom and war (to North America)4) Arinniti, Sun Goddess (to North America)5) Hanwasuit, Sovereign Goddess6) Illuyankamunus, Dragon God (to North America) (Special Case)7) Inara, the Hunter Goddess8)  au ka, fertility, War, healing9) Kamrusepa, Healing medicine magic (to Africa)10) Lelwani, Goddess of the Underworld (to Africa)11) Hapantali, Pastoral Goddess.12) Hatepuna, Sea Goddess (to India)13) Hannahannah, Mother Goddess14) Moirai, Fate15) Selardi, Lunar Goddess (to Africa)16) Nammu, Primordial Sea, sailing, sailors (to India) (to Indonesia)17) Uttu, Goddess of plants (to Africa)18) Lahar, Cattle Goddess (to Africa)19) Ereshkigal, Queen of the underworld (to India)20) Istustaya and Papaya, Twin Goddesses of Destiny (to North America)Additional Houses, founded in Europe:(Code: Sc = Scythian; T = Thracian, P, Phrygian, C = Celtic, R = Roman, Sl = Slavic)21) (Sc) Marda, the One-Eyed Goddess/Vengeance {fantasy creation}22) (Sc) Farānak, A Scythian Goddess also known as the Lynx Goddess and the Silent Huntress (Dora)23) (Sc) Stolgos, Monstrous Slayer of Greeks (known to the Greeks as the Gorgon Stheno) {semi-historical}24) (T) Cotyttia, Thracian Goddess of Sex, War and Slaughter (to North America)25) (T) Bendis, Thracian Goddess of the Moon and Hunting.26) (T) Semele/Rajah, Thracian Goddess of the Earth and Birth (to India)27) (T) Hylonome, Centaur Goddess28) (P) Cybele, Phrygians Earth Goddess on Lion's throne (to the Amazon)29) (C) Andraste, War Goddess; also Goddess of the Moon and Divination; 'the Rabbit Goddess'30) (C) Epona, Horses (to North America)31) (C) Cyhiraeth, Goddess of springs whose war cry precedes death (to Africa)32) (C) Maeve, War Goddess, the Enslaver of Men33)   (Deceased) (C) Nantosuelta, Earth, Fire and Fertility (died out 1st cent. BCE)34) (C) Artio, the Bear Goddess (to North America)35) (C) Nemain, Goddess of War and Panic36) (R) Minerva, Roman Goddess of War & Strategy37)   (Deceased) (R) Diana, Hunting and Archery (died out in India 16th cent. CE)38) (Sl)  iva, Love and Fertility49) (Sl) Morė, Goddess of harvest, witchcraft, winter and death (to North America)40) (Sl) Zorja, The twin Guardians (Evening/Morning Stars)41)   (Sl) Oźwiena, fame and glory (died out in 1944)42)   (Sl) Koliada, Sky Goddess and deity of sunrises/dawn (died out 17th cent CE)43) (F) Mielikki, Goddess of the Hunt44) (N) Ska i, giantess, Goddess of bow-hunting, skiing, winter, and mountainsAdditional Houses, founded in In dia:45) (I) Mookambika, Demon Slayers46) (I) Bhadra, Goddess of the Hunt (to Indonesia)47) (I) Meenakshi, The Liberator (Rhada and Madi's House)48) (I) Durga (Dark Mother) (to Indonesia)49) (I) Chandala Bhikshuki, Queen of Night, Death, Destruction and Rebirth50) (I) Jaya (Goddess of Victory)51)   (I) Chelamma, the Scorpion Queen (died out 16th cent.)Additional Houses, founded in Africa:52) (A) Oshun, (Yoruba Goddess of Love, Sexuality, Beauty and Diplomacy; Lady of the Orisha ~ life spirits)53) (A) Yemonja, Mother of Rivers (to the Amazon)54) (A) Oba, Goddess of Betrayal and Exile55) (A) Ox ssi, Goddess of Hunting, Forests, Animals and Wealth56) (A) Jengu, Goddess of Jungles and Water SpiritsAdditional Houses: founded in North America(NT = Native Tribal)57) (NT) Uusheenhiton (noo'uusooo' heeninouhuusei hitoniho') (Arapaho), Storm Horse Sister {fantasy creation}58) (NT) Gahe, Apache (supernatural spirits who live in the mountains)Prospective House:59) New, (Hittite) SzelAnya, the Dragon's DaughterCurrent Number of Central Houses:12 in North America (9+Ishara from Europe and 2 native)10 in Africa (6 from Europe and 5 native)3 in Amazonia (1 from Africa and 2 from Europe)8 in India (3 from Europe and 7 native)3 in Indonesia (2 from India and 1 from Europe)17 in Europe6 Deceased{7:35 am Sunday, September 7th ~ Last day}Right where we left offMy rage over Aya wasn't called into question or challenged. Practicality had trumped tradition in the inevitable Amazon fashion. The only one elevated in anyone's eyes was Aya. Krasimira's apparent political adventurism was probably hard for the others to deal with. But in context, only Mahdi, Katrina and Saint Marie had seen her denounce Hayden, so this seemed a new side of Krasimira to most people in the room.Krasimira wasn't the spiritual authority, that was Hayden. She wasn't the Generalissimo, that was Saint Marie. Katrina and I were both appointed officials, we retained our House status. Saint Marie would die a member of House Inara and join her ancestors with pride. Her litany of accomplishments were well known to the Host.But Krasimira? She would die a member of House Cybele unheralded. The Keeper of Records recorded the feats of others, not their own. Nearly two generations ago, a young Krasimira had joined the Keeper's House as a guardian to an un-remembered (save by her) augur. The augur passed and she took up other duties within the house.When the old Keeper faced her final months, she elevated Krasimira to her spot. High Priestess Hayden had approved the choice without really knowing who Krasimira was. (No one outside the House of the Keeper had personal bonds with her anymore.) Seamlessly, she had sat in the old Keeper's seat and the Council kept chugging along.For the past eight years, she had sat quietly at Hayden's side and only speaking when addressed. Mostly, she did nothing overt. The actual note-taking was done by an underling. The Keeper took her own private notes squirreled away in her mind, to be written when she was by herself. Those notes would be handed over to her successor, for the Keepers' eyes and theirs alone.I don't think Krasimira knew me in particular when she dutifully followed Hayden into these chambers the day my death, or life in a cage, was bantered about. It was the day we first crossed paths. She would have known of Shawnee's request for the tooth of an Isharan, though she lacked the authority to ask why. (She wasn't a voting member of the Council.)But when Shawnee made her claim, Krasimira hadn't balked in her support, despite the oddity of Shawnee's declarations, I was indeed Ishara and my sisters could not dispose of me. The outrage of the others meant nothing to her. She pursued her obligations with true Amazon fearlessness both inside and outside of the Council.On the night of the 2nd Betrayal, a Keeper had sat there in silence as her fellow Amazons, the Ash Men, were sentenced to an unjust death. She'd had neither the numbers nor the authority to alter events, what else could she have done?So the Keepers kept track of the names of nineteen 'unaccounted for' Ash Men. For what purpose? An episode of Amazon history no one would ever want to revisit? Yet in my hour of need, coming back 2,600 years was the name 'Vranus of Ishara', sitting only a few keystrokes away. No one, save a few Arinniti diehards, wanted to know the truth of the Amazon Ash Men; and even they didn't want to remember us as individuals. To them, Vranus existed as a notation on the secret Charter of the Arinniti Sons.To Krasimira, Vranus had been a living, breathing warrior of the Host, not even dead, still mythically fighting the enemies of our race because his death had never been officially recorded. With my appearance, I stood in mute testimony to his death, and that of his sons and their sons for a damn long time.Still, I hated playing catch-up.With the Amazon custom of adoption, had no one asked if another possible Isharan heritage still persisted?I would bet they had. And I'd bet they had sought for that knowledge in the Rolls of the Host, always finding that pathway devoid of hope. But if the Keeper had known, why had she kept quiet?Pride, shame, Krasimira's words: we show anger when we should show humility. We are proud of our shame. We are arrogant of our weaknesses. We have heaped insult upon insult on our ancestors, yet are now aghast that they turn away from us, I had confused her soliloquy with that of an accusation, not the long held understanding of her office.Even staring extinction in face, the modern Host hadn't truly accepted the answer, the line of Vranus. Faced with the truth, the Amazons would have 'forgotten' the descendants of Vranus all those centuries ago in the same way they 'forgot' all the other Ash Men on the day I was brought into the Host.But the Keepers did something more than maintain the rolls and records of the Amazons, more than watch over the augurs and make sure their messages made it to the proper ears. They safeguarded the truth. No matter what the Council decided and the High Priestess commanded, the Keepers remained honest stewards of the real history of the Amazons.Why?The Amazons were terribly practical and the truth could run contrary to the needs of political reality. Honesty wasn't a highly stressed Amazon virtue, loyalty was. So was bravery. And thus generation after generation of Keepers had lied to the Council and the High Priestesses. Every time those august personages had committed something to 'the nothingness', the Keepers had defied them and not forgotten.The first heads of the first twenty houses had surrendered their names for the unity of their people, but the Keepers remembered. All twenty of those women had been of the Amazon tribe of the Pala people living on the southern coast of the Black Sea when the Trojan Wars began. Over time, their true blood descendants had founded new houses and been adopted into others.Aya was truly a daughter of Kururiyahhssi; I had no doubt of that anymore. Had she not shared the same blood as the first Amazon, Krasimira wouldn't have brought Aya and Kwen together. Resurrecting an ancient tradition in a complicated fallacious coup attempt wasn't in her; nor was such a maneuver even a necessity. The Host would elect a Regency eventually and Saint Marie was handling the war in a highly competent fashion.So Krasimira hadn't sought out the heirs of Vranus, yet when one appeared, she welcomed 'him'. And when she stepped into the President's office with Hayden while waiting for me to be brought upstairs to face judgement that night, I imagined sending Hayden to the cliffs was the farthest thing from her mind.The rest were playing politics, gender politics, and couldn't see the truth staring Krasimira in the face. The truth was a bitch and didn't play favorites, or worry about the sensibilities of others. Krasimira had seen her sisters refusing to acknowledge the ugly reality they had created for themselves.Krasimira wasn't an advocate for Ishara, that was my job, and my crappy performance was something between Dot and me. She wasn't an advocate for the males and the New Directive. That was what Katrina was for. No, like a hundred Keepers before her, Krasimira was the silent sentinel for the Truth and, the Truth didn't care about anything but the Truth."The assassin is indeed in this room. Its name is Amazon was a rather grand pronouncement from the Chief Librarian, wasn't it? Krasimira didn't chastise Hayden. That wasn't her place. Technically, neither was she disputing Hayden's ability to rule.This wasn't the climax of a dinner-theater 'Who Done It'. The crime before the High Priestess was High Treason and I was the pre-ordained guilty party. My 'ally', Katrina Epona, had not been an advocate for my defense. No. Again in my Hour of Need it was Krasimira.Lacking any true authority, she had defied her sisters and made her definitive statement. What truly transpired was Krasimira staring Hayden straight in the eyes and saying 'you cannot lie your way out of this one, High Priestess. We (as in all the Keepers past and present) will not let you'.Had she used those words, Saint Marie would have gotten around to asking what Krasimira meant. Krasimira would have rather died, because once those bitches discovered their nerdy sisters hadn't erased a damn thing in 3,000 years, they would insist they do so immediately. Krasimira wasn't about to do that. Thanks to the chaos surrounding Hayden's departure, no one had confronted her over her crucial action.To put it more precisely, the Golden Mare had been too busy and Mahdi had been wrapped up in Hayden's Decree and the resulting pressure on the Heads of House to pick the Regency. Katrina was probably a case of I'm not going to ask you so you don't have to lie to me. The only other living person in the room when Hayden's fate was sealed was me, and I'd had my hands full as well.I had to think about what I should and could do. I couldn't beat her up over Aya anymore than I could punish my Isharans for their misplaced arrogance. I decided to extend a 'thank you'; and not only for myself, but for every conceited bitch who had ever sat at this table, or all the other physical mediums the Council had used before this one.We held three votes: The Council couldn't collectively decide on how to implement Aya's other likes (1), so they agreed on her suggestion for a Regency instead (2). The final vote was to set a date for the next Council meeting (3). A date within 9 days of the Winter Solstice with the Regency to decide the precise date and give the House Heads two weeks warning.The last calamity at the meeting was initiated by a question of etiquette."How do we address the Princess at Council meetings?" the Head of House Hanwasuit inquired of Krasimira."There is no precedent for addressing the Iwaruwa alone. By our laws, she is not truly Dumalugal Aya either. She is Nasusara," Krasimira responded. Queen."She is a child," a third House Head declared, "not an Amazon.""No," Mahdi shook her head. "A, Aya is 'un-casted'. She bears an honorific presented to her by the leader of an established stronghold (Summer Camp) and confirmed by the Golden Mare minutes ago.""Congratulations my mamētu me eda," I winked to my past and present Princess, "you've just become a single-digit aged teenager.""Go Aya," Daphne and Buffy whispered behind me. Aya raised her hand, waiting for Saint Marie's recognition.However, Saint Marie moved steadily forward, declaring: "Until the Regency alters my decision, I decline assigning anyone to the Iwaruwa (heiress) whose sole purpose would be to stop her from sneaking off to endure her 12th Year Test. I judge it to be better we know where we placed her as opposed to failing to outsmart her as she needlessly proves to the Host she is, in fact, already an Amazon of the Host." Aya lowered her hand.Thus,'Yes, Aya is an Amazon of the Host' and 'Aya will take her 12th Year Test because she wants to take it, won't let us talk her out of taking it and the rest of us had better accept it'."So, she is our Queen then?"No one appeared to have an answer. Aya raised her hand once more."Yes?" the Golden Mare smiled down at her."Am I in charge?" Aya's other hand squeezed Saint Marie's as she spoke in a barely audible voice."Perhaps.""If I was in charge, I would like it if there was a law that declared the Queen of the Amazons would be officially represented by a Regency until she becomes casted, and antedate the law by one hour so this never, ever comes up again," Aya kept looking up at Saint Marie."Aya," Katrina exhaled.The council chamber was a mixture of awe, resentment and amusement. If Aya was Queen, she could make such a law. The Queen-ship was a Bronze Age autocratic institution designed to provide leadership to a 'state' in near-constant warfare with is neighbors.It was guided by oral traditions and military necessity, not written laws. As long as the queens provided successes on the battlefield and through diplomacy, she was deemed fit to rule. The traditional way of choosing a House Head was the same for the Royal House, the ruling Queen chose an heir.In the long list of Queens, less than half had been the 'eldest' child. No, those ancient War Leaders picked the bravest, smartest and most successful daughters to succeed them. Their wisdom in those selections showed in the fact the Amazons had held off a male-dominated world for over 600 years before fatally marching off to answer an ally's call to fight in the Trojan War."I advise against it," Saint Marie shook her head. "You are young. You are also the only Royal we have. Duty demands and sisters must always answer their sister's call."Translation: Aya was an adult now. It was similar to the first lesson Pamela gave me upon learning I was Ishara. We lived with bitches, it doesn't pay to play nice with bitches."Thank you," Aya nodded. She was 'thanking' Saint Marie for the lesson, no matter how hard it was to accept. Krasimira coughed."Now that the matter is settled," she spoke. The matter wasn't settled. Krasimira was steamrollering the discussion. "What do we call you?", to Aya."I, oh," in a very small voice. Aya's brow furrowed and her tiny nose wiggled. "I wish to be known by the legacy of my Anna (mother) and Atta (me, Cáel). I will be Assiyai hamai.""Love song?" Daphne murmured to Buffy."Assiyai hamai?" Krasimira asked for clarification. 'Love-song' was hardly the name of a 'fierce' Amazon Queen."The only other name I could come up with was Markappidusmene, which seemed less auspicious," she meeped. Markappidusmene meant 'Tiny Smile'."Perhaps Talliyahulla would be more auspicious?" Saint Marie nudged Aya. 'War Cry'."Oh no!" Aya balked. "That's your job.""What do you think your job is?" the Golden Mare questioned, suddenly realizing she'd made the mistake of making assumptions where Aya was concerned."To go to the cliffs with twice as many Amazon daughters, each equal to the likes of Saint Marie, Katrina, Oneida, Buffy, Elsa, Kohar and Tad fi as exist today. We must not 'survive', or simply replenish our numbers."We must become stronger because the World is a terribly messed up place," she raised her wounded hand and splayed her digits for the others to see the two she was missing, "and has become too small for us to seek safety in hidden freeholds any longer. If we cannot hide, we must rule openly. We are Amazons. Having no equals, we must rule alone. The only people we can trust, really trust, are the sisters at our sides."My job is to advance my People's cause with both compassion and cruelty and I will do so alone, because the Amazon Queen has no equals, only daughters."Not a sound. I could count out the individual fan blades recycling the air."Let our enemies tremble," Saint Marie nodded, repeating an earlier declaration."Assiyai hamai," Krasimira intoned, making Aya's royal name official before adding, "Assiyai hamai, you are mistaken about one thing. You are not alone. You have a mamētu me eda.""Oh," she perked up, shedding the gloom which surrounded her. She looked at me, our eyes met and we both grinned, then she giggled...and yet again, up her hand went."Yes?" Saint Marie looked upon Aya respectfully and then at me with much suspicion."Is the mamētu me eda of my mamētu me eda also my mamētu me eda?" Aya asked.Just like old times, only Katrina was ahead of the game. "Oh, by Epona," the Spy-mistress snorted."Cáel Wakko Ishara, who is your mamētu me eda, oh no," Saint Marie bristled."Ah, indeed," Krasimira nodded. "An unlooked for bonus.""Does someone care to enlighten the rest of us?" the head of House Nemain prodded."Oh!" That was Elsa."That's right!" Oneida, she was definitely a fan of me and my spasmodic lifestyle."Wakko Ishara's mamētu me eda, other mamētu me eda, is Temujin, Great Khan of the Reborn Mongol-Turkish Khanate and ally of the Host," Saint Marie let them know. "They are bonded by Cáel risking his own life to save Temujin's. It is actually a privately understood and publically declared fact.""In Temujin's words to the international press when our Cáel and our new Queen were kidnapped : I believe Cáel is still alive. If he wasn't, we would be seeing piles upon piles of dead enemy around him and his 'boon companion', clearly visible from orbit. Until they discover this carnal pit from Hell, I am sure they are both still alive," Oneida added. Rhada flashed ill-distilled hate her way."Shawnee, is your Apprentice's mind addled with the birthing hormones of their child?" Mahdi snipped. That was merely a cultural zing, not an attempt to expose my sinister erotic misdoings. Unfortunately, she was somewhat correct. Okay, she was totally correct."That was uncalled for," Shawnee graciously chided Mahdi, thus demonstrating her ignorance of the facts soon to be in evidence."Yes, I am carrying a child of Arinniti and Ishara," Oneida proclaimed loud and proud. "We share a Warrior's Love."I wasn't really sure how anyone else reacted to the news because House Ishara exploded into violence. That is the politic way of saying Daphne and Juanita were trying to stop Buffy from beating me to death. Here was yet another Ishara-baby and it wasn't gestating inside her. I was too stunned to defend myself.And the old refrain: 'and then it got worse'."Ta  ah kattanda!" (IN HITTITE for 'you pig's ass'), Rhada howled. I missed her drawing her blade, vaulting to the top of the table and lunging at Oneida. Most of the Amazons in the room stood, yet held their ground.They weren't shocked into indecisiveness, only trying to understand the nature of the conflict before intervening. This was not the first 'your Amazon did something my Amazon found infuriating' public threat they had to have dealt with. Rhada was more volatile than the average woman of her breed and station, true, but a violent in-chamber assault?That wasn't the 'worse' though. Oneida drawing her blade in an open challenge to Rhada wasn't the worse either, nor was her shouting."He loves me! He merely saved you!"Saint Marie yelling 'Ishara! Ishara!' over and over again, demanding I put my house back in order wasn't the end of my woes, nope.Me being yanked free of my House fur-ball into the volcanic gaze of Elsa as she seethed, "Rhada?" Oh yeah, Elsa's people and Rhada's people had a bit of a blood feud going on, how could I have forgotten that?But wait!"Not Fabiola!" gasped Messina, bizarrely assuming I slept with, okay, not such a huge assumption."Gael?" voiced by the Head of House Bendis, followed by Gael's "I'm late.""Damn it!" I pulled away from Elsa (slightly)."No. She only lets me ejaculate on 'safe days'," to Messina, Fabiola's Mom."Oh, come on! We had sex one time!" to Gael of Bendis, and finally,"Stop it!" to Rhada and Oneida, (deep breathe). "Really?" with my most believable happy face plastered on. "This is great news!"No. No it wasn't, and I could read the ugly emotional undercurrents on the faces of everyone present, except Aya, who kept the faith."Ishara," Saint Marie rumbled. I held up one finger to forestall her wrath."Oneida, Rhada and I have already decided to name our daughter Parvati. My daughter by Tad fi, ordained by the Goddess to be the first born, will be named Shala while my first son will be called Harki heni (White Hair, I'd call him Raider when we were in the 'outside' world).""My daughter by Miyako Yuri will be named Suwais-urāni, Fushichou in her Mother's tongue, in honor of Sakuniyas. My, other relationships," I would have liked to say 'none of your business', except Amazon mothers, or not, those children would be of Ishara's blood and potentially their kin.

If the recent market drop has you feeling uneasy, you're not alone — but sharp swings are regularities you need to navigate. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have both taken hits this year, but history shows that intra-year declines like these are common and something long-term investors have weathered time and again. In this episode, Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, breaks down recent market moves, highlights where diversification is working, and shares how tax strategies and disciplined rebalancing can help keep your investment strategy running smoothing and financial plan on track. Here's some of what we discuss in this episode:

Send us a textBrandon West, CPA walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard-earned money. Today, we talk about the rising resistance against Elon Musk's DOGE initiative. Taxpayers are saying DO NOT FILE YOUR TAXES as a form of protest. Is this a good idea? Let's talk about whether the IRS is actually too belabored to come after you, and what the consequences of not filing taxes could be. Plus, did you know that investments in the S&P 500 at the same rate we contribute to social security would make the average American a millionaire in retirement?

What are you doing with your tax refund this year?In this episode, we're getting real about our financial journey—how small, consistent habits have helped us make meaningful progress in paying down debt. We kick things off with a fun game (yes, it involves singing—and no, we're not auditioning for American Idol). Expect a few missed notes and a lot of laughs along the way.We also talk about the curveball we got during tax season when our refund didn't come through as expected, reminding us that it's better to make financial plans without banking on unexpected bonuses.It's the small, everyday choices that are making a difference: cutting back on meals out, checking in on our budget regularly, and avoiding credit card temptations. These simple habits are helping us inch closer to our goal. If you're navigating debt or just want some practical tips on making better financial choices, this episode is for you. Sometimes it's not about big changes, but the tiny ones that add up over time.Episode Highlights: Let's play a new game.Sharing a debt update.Whatchu doin' with that tax return?Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on A Force to Be Reckoned With:Jointheforce.usFollow Bethany on Instagram @bethanyadkinsFollow Corey on Instagram @mrcoreyadkinsFind us on Youtube!Email Bethany at bethany@adkinsmedia.co This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

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In this week's episode of Think Smart with TMFG, Senior Financial Advisors Rob McClelland and Mike Connon of Assante Capital Management walk you through the common mistakes Canadians often make when filing their tax returns. From missed deductions to misunderstood tax credits, these errors can cost you more than you think. Tune in to learn how to avoid these pitfalls and ensure your tax return is as smooth as possible!

Send us a textJoin us as we sit down with Enrolled Agent, and Founder of Golden Lion Tax Solutions, Morgan Q. Anderson, to discuss everything you need to know about Innocent Spouse Protection and Relief when filing jointly on an income tax return.As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate planning, and more. Learn what to expect in Oregon and Washington divorce cases and how we can help.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about Morgan and how she can help you with your tax questions, you can visit her website at: https://www.goldenliontaxsolutions.com/Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

Did you get your 2024 Company Return filed on time in March, or at least get that extension filed? Did you already file your 2024 Personal Return, or are you waiting until the April deadline? What happens when you owe the IRS? This week's guest is Stephen Weisberg, who has over 10 years of experience representing individuals, businesses, and their owners with tax debt issues, audits, and other problems with the IRS and state taxes. Stephen is the lead attorney and founder of The W Tax Group. He works directly with clients and lead a team of attorneys, accountants, and administrative staff to help those with tax debt and other issues with the IRS or the state obtain the best possible outcomes. Shawn & Stephen talk about how tax obligations are created by: Improper Assessments Audits Unpaid taxes at the Federal and State levels Unpaid payroll taxes and the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Unfiled Returns Plus we talk about some strategies for relieving the taxpayer from some of that debt, including negotiations with the IRS and Bankruptcy! You can reach Stephen through his website, www.Weisberg.Tax.  Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsor Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com.   Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt   To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach   To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com. And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MYLegacy8  

Are you ready for tax season? Do you know the key deadlines and the essential documents you need to file your 2024 tax return? Have you explored all the deductions and tax relief options available to you? In this episode, Keith Matthews and Andrea LeRoyer guide you through a structured approach to preparing your taxes efficiently. From crucial deadlines to tax-saving opportunities, they cover everything you need to stay compliant and optimize your return. They also discuss major changes for the 2024 tax season, including updates on the capital gains inclusion rate, home flipping rules, and the latest home buyer plan withdrawal limits. Whether you're a salaried employee, self-employed, a retiree, or a parent, this episode provides a simple and practical framework to handle your taxes effectively. Don't miss this essential conversation to help you file your 2024 return with confidence!Thank you for tuning in!Key Topics:Overview of the 2024 tax season (0:39)Introducing co-host Andrea LeRoyer and her background in tax and finance (1:47)Five key points covered in this episode (2:02)April 30: General filing deadline (3:21)June 16: Self-employed individuals' deadline (4:19)Income slips (T4, T4A, T3, T5, etc.) (4:50)Notice of Assessment: Why it matters (5:35)Installment payment summaries (6:58)Childcare and activity credits (8:42)Tuition and education-related deductions (9:43)Medical expenses and insurance coverage (11:01)Charitable donation changes and extended deadline (13:36)Home office deductions: Employees vs. self-employed (14:28)Tax credits for home support services (16:45)Caregiver tax credits (17:19)Multigenerational renovation tax credit (17:44)Disability tax credit and eligibility (20:08)Changes in relationship status (22:09)Moving, renting, or selling property (23:02)Foreign asset ownership and T1135 requirements (24:03)Capital gains inclusion rate update (25:48)Short-term rental compliance rules (26:47)Home Buyers' Plan withdrawal increase (27:57)New tax rules for property flipping (29:10)Crypto asset reporting for Quebec residents (30:26)Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) updates (31:26)Final tax season tips & best practices (32:20)Closing thoughts & embracing tax season (32:51)And much more!Mentioned in this Episode:Tulett, Matthews & AssociatesThanks for Listening!Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to drop us a line at lawrence@tma-invest.com or 514-695-0096 ext.112.Follow Tulett, Matthews & Associates on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, and more!Follow The Empowered Investor on Facebook, LinkedIn, and

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 19th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

The word ACCOUNTABLE makes people cringe at times because it reflects a personal responsibility. If or when, something goes wrong, no one wants to be held accountable. Today we tackling this in a very money specific way. We're gonna tread lightly but...Let's Talk! Connect with the Podcast Crew Tsombawi "TèKà" Knibye, Jr.: Facebook @tknibyejr Twitter @tknibyejr, Instagram @tknibyejr Omar "O" Williams: Instagram @odw1980 Denise "D-Nice" Obi: Facebook @denise.obi Instagram @iamdniceeeee Frame of Mind Ink Podcast Website: frameofmindink.com Email: fofmpodcast@frameofmindink.com Phone: (302) 689-3499

T'is the season for taxes... so On The Go's Money columnist is here with some tips on how and why to get it done before the deadline. (Krissy Holmes with Bruce Sellery)

When it comes to tax deductions and business expenses, business owners can often fall into two extreme mindsets, either trying to deduct everything under the sun or being too conservative and missing out on legitimate tax savings. In this episode, Danielle Hayden, CEO and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., and Kelsey Chester, Kickstart's Lead Account Manager, break down tax deductions in a way that's clear and strategic. They'll walk you through what truly qualifies as a business expense, how to avoid common tax mistakes, and why smart financial planning is about more than just lowering your tax bill, while still claiming the savings you deserve. Key Takeaways:  Understand the “Ordinary & Necessary” Rule: The IRS allows deductions for expenses that are common in your industry and essential for running your business. If you can clearly explain the expense's purpose in an audit, you're likely in the clear! Avoid IRS Red Flags: Overspending on out-of-the-ordinary purchases or misclassifying personal expenses as business ones can trigger unwanted IRS attention. Your Business's Health & Goals Matter: Trying to write off too many personal expenses can hurt your ability to get business loans or sell your company later.  Separate Business & Personal Finances: Keep all business expenses on a business account or card to ensure clean, organized records. Your bookkeeper can only track and make deductions based on what they see in your business accounts.  Smart Travel Deductions: Business travel is deductible, but the primary purpose must be work-related. A "board meeting" at Disney with your family? Not so much. Invest in the Right Money Team: Your bookkeeper, accountant, and tax strategist should be working to keep your finances organized, tax-efficient, and strategically planned all year long, not just at tax time. Think Long-Term with Tax Strategy: Lowering your tax bill is great, but don't do it at the expense of your business's future. Plan ahead so deductions today don't limit growth opportunities tomorrow. Topics Discussed: What Qualifies as a Business Expense? (00:00:06 – 00:02:14) Finding the Right Balance with Business Expense Deductions (00:02:14 – 00:05:37) The Importance of Paying Yourself a Reasonable Compensation (00:05:37 - 00:07:45) Common Business Expenses & What You Should Be Deducting (00:07:45 – 00:12:55) Operating & Personal Expenses: What's Deductible? (00:12:55 – 00:20:52) Travel Expenses: What's Legitimate vs. What's Risky (00:20:52 – 00:22:54) Tax Strategy & Planning with Your Money Team (00:23:39 – 00:29:25)   Resources: Episode 211 | The Smart Way to File Taxes: Why Tax Extensions Are Better Than Last-Minute Filings Episode 212 | How to Pay Yourself as an S Corp Owner: Reasonable Compensation & Payroll Setup Episode 213 | The Tax Write-Offs You're Missing as a Business Owner Episode 126 | Small Business Gift Giving: A Holiday Tax Guide Episode 136 | Health Care Tax Deductions for Small Business Owners Explained  Episode 137 | Can You Legally Hire Your Children?: How to Pay Your Kids, Get Tax Advantages, & Create Generational Wealth Episode 188 | Beyond the Business: Preparing for a Secure Retirement   KSA Tax Partners | https://ksataxpartners.com/    Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/book    Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc  

When it comes to tax deductions and business expenses, business owners can often fall into two extreme mindsets, either trying to deduct everything under the sun or being too conservative and missing out on legitimate tax savings. In this episode, Danielle Hayden, CEO and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., and Kelsey Chester, Kickstart's Lead Account Manager, break down tax deductions in a way that's clear and strategic. They'll walk you through what truly qualifies as a business expense, how to avoid common tax mistakes, and why smart financial planning is about more than just lowering your tax bill, while still claiming the savings you deserve. Key Takeaways:  Understand the “Ordinary & Necessary” Rule: The IRS allows deductions for expenses that are common in your industry and essential for running your business. If you can clearly explain the expense's purpose in an audit, you're likely in the clear! Avoid IRS Red Flags: Overspending on out-of-the-ordinary purchases or misclassifying personal expenses as business ones can trigger unwanted IRS attention. Your Business's Health & Goals Matter: Trying to write off too many personal expenses can hurt your ability to get business loans or sell your company later.  Separate Business & Personal Finances: Keep all business expenses on a business account or card to ensure clean, organized records. Your bookkeeper can only track and make deductions based on what they see in your business accounts.  Smart Travel Deductions: Business travel is deductible, but the primary purpose must be work-related. A "board meeting" at Disney with your family? Not so much. Invest in the Right Money Team: Your bookkeeper, accountant, and tax strategist should be working to keep your finances organized, tax-efficient, and strategically planned all year long, not just at tax time. Think Long-Term with Tax Strategy: Lowering your tax bill is great, but don't do it at the expense of your business's future. Plan ahead so deductions today don't limit growth opportunities tomorrow. Topics Discussed: What Qualifies as a Business Expense? (00:00:06 – 00:02:14) Finding the Right Balance with Business Expense Deductions (00:02:14 – 00:05:37) The Importance of Paying Yourself a Reasonable Compensation (00:05:37 - 00:07:45) Common Business Expenses & What You Should Be Deducting (00:07:45 – 00:12:55) Operating & Personal Expenses: What's Deductible? (00:12:55 – 00:20:52) Travel Expenses: What's Legitimate vs. What's Risky (00:20:52 – 00:22:54) Tax Strategy & Planning with Your Money Team (00:23:39 – 00:29:25)   Resources: Episode 211 | The Smart Way to File Taxes: Why Tax Extensions Are Better Than Last-Minute Filings Episode 212 | How to Pay Yourself as an S Corp Owner: Reasonable Compensation & Payroll Setup Episode 213 | The Tax Write-Offs You're Missing as a Business Owner Episode 126 | Small Business Gift Giving: A Holiday Tax Guide Episode 136 | Health Care Tax Deductions for Small Business Owners Explained  Episode 137 | Can You Legally Hire Your Children?: How to Pay Your Kids, Get Tax Advantages, & Create Generational Wealth Episode 188 | Beyond the Business: Preparing for a Secure Retirement   KSA Tax Partners | https://ksataxpartners.com/    Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/book    Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc  

Looking to save some last minute tax? In this episode Dan highlights a checklist of things to review for last minute tax savings as we approach the 5th April. He chats about allowances, pensions, gifts, salaries…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

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Are you leaving money on the table when it comes to your taxes? If you're a small business owner, the answer is probably yes! In this episode, Danielle Hayden, CPA and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., covers the essential tax deductions you should be using but might be missing or ignoring. From turning charitable donations into advertising dollars to maximizing deductions on equipment, training, and even paying your children, Danielle breaks down tax strategies that can save you money while still maintaining a healthy business in line with your goals.  Key Takeaways:  Charitable Donations Can Double as Marketing: Sponsoring events or donating branded items makes them deductible. Clothing & Equipment Expense Write-Offs: Add your logo to business attire as a uniform to make it a deductible expense, and really think through what personal expenses you use for your business, such as a new laptop or webcam. How to Make Gift Giving a Deduction: There are strict IRS limitations on gift giving, however gifting your employees or contractors with equipment that is pre-loaded with work content and/or branded is a way to gift as a deduction. Continuing Learning is a Business Expense: Whether it's a conference, a training session, or even a book, if it's an expense that contributes to your business and industry knowledge, no matter how small the cost, it is a business expense.  Retirement & Healthcare Expense Deductions: Utilize HSAs, IRAs, and other plans to save on taxes while securing your future.  Paying Your Children through Your Business: A structured payroll for your children not only is a tax deduction but also helps them build wealth, financial literacy, and their resume as a tax-paying individual.  Strategic Business Travel & The Augusta Rule: A well-timed conference or workshop can combine personal and business travel the right way to increase deductions. Plus, learn how the Augusta Rule can help business owners with tax-free rental income for 14 days per year. Balancing Tax Write-Offs with Your Business Goals: Deducting expenses is important for tax savings, but, depending on what you want out of your business, deducting too much does have an affect on the overall value of your business, so you want to make sure your write-offs are in line with your goals.  Topics Discussed: Pre-Tax vs. Post-Tax Spending (00:0:52 – 00:04:26) Charitable Donations as a Tax-Deductible Marketing Expense (00:06:51 – 00:07:39) Clothing & Equipment Deductions (00:08:10 – 00:08:57) Gift Giving as a Business Expense (00:10:22 – 00:11:25) Conferences, Training, & Learning Write-Offs (00:11:25 – 00:12:26) Retirement, HSA, and Healthcare Deductions (00:12:51 – 00:15:06) Paying Your Children (00:15:06 – 00:16:25) Capitalization Policy (00:16:26 – 00:17:53) Business Travel Write-Offs & The Augusta Rule (00:17:53 – 00:23:50) Striking the Balance between Deductions and Business Goals (00:20:02 – 00:24:27)   Resources: Episode 126 | Small Business Gift Giving: A Holiday Tax Guide Episode 136 | Health Care Tax Deductions for Small Business Owners Explained  Episode 137 | Can You Legally Hire Your Children?: How to Pay Your Kids, Get Tax Advantages, & Create Generational Wealth Episode 188 | Beyond the Business: Preparing for a Secure Retirement Free Gift | ‘How Much to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner' Calculator  KSA Tax Partners | https://ksataxpartners.com/    Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/book    Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc  

Are you leaving money on the table when it comes to your taxes? If you're a small business owner, the answer is probably yes! In this episode, Danielle Hayden, CPA and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., covers the essential tax deductions you should be using but might be missing or ignoring. From turning charitable donations into advertising dollars to maximizing deductions on equipment, training, and even paying your children, Danielle breaks down tax strategies that can save you money while still maintaining a healthy business in line with your goals.  Key Takeaways:  Charitable Donations Can Double as Marketing: Sponsoring events or donating branded items makes them deductible. Clothing & Equipment Expense Write-Offs: Add your logo to business attire as a uniform to make it a deductible expense, and really think through what personal expenses you use for your business, such as a new laptop or webcam. How to Make Gift Giving a Deduction: There are strict IRS limitations on gift giving, however gifting your employees or contractors with equipment that is pre-loaded with work content and/or branded is a way to gift as a deduction. Continuing Learning is a Business Expense: Whether it's a conference, a training session, or even a book, if it's an expense that contributes to your business and industry knowledge, no matter how small the cost, it is a business expense.  Retirement & Healthcare Expense Deductions: Utilize HSAs, IRAs, and other plans to save on taxes while securing your future.  Paying Your Children through Your Business: A structured payroll for your children not only is a tax deduction but also helps them build wealth, financial literacy, and their resume as a tax-paying individual.  Strategic Business Travel & The Augusta Rule: A well-timed conference or workshop can combine personal and business travel the right way to increase deductions. Plus, learn how the Augusta Rule can help business owners with tax-free rental income for 14 days per year. Balancing Tax Write-Offs with Your Business Goals: Deducting expenses is important for tax savings, but, depending on what you want out of your business, deducting too much does have an affect on the overall value of your business, so you want to make sure your write-offs are in line with your goals.  Topics Discussed: Pre-Tax vs. Post-Tax Spending (00:0:52 – 00:04:26) Charitable Donations as a Tax-Deductible Marketing Expense (00:06:51 – 00:07:39) Clothing & Equipment Deductions (00:08:10 – 00:08:57) Gift Giving as a Business Expense (00:10:22 – 00:11:25) Conferences, Training, & Learning Write-Offs (00:11:25 – 00:12:26) Retirement, HSA, and Healthcare Deductions (00:12:51 – 00:15:06) Paying Your Children (00:15:06 – 00:16:25) Capitalization Policy (00:16:26 – 00:17:53) Business Travel Write-Offs & The Augusta Rule (00:17:53 – 00:23:50) Striking the Balance between Deductions and Business Goals (00:20:02 – 00:24:27)   Resources: Episode 126 | Small Business Gift Giving: A Holiday Tax Guide Episode 136 | Health Care Tax Deductions for Small Business Owners Explained  Episode 137 | Can You Legally Hire Your Children?: How to Pay Your Kids, Get Tax Advantages, & Create Generational Wealth Episode 188 | Beyond the Business: Preparing for a Secure Retirement Free Gift | ‘How Much to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner' Calculator  KSA Tax Partners | https://ksataxpartners.com/    Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/book    Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc  

We just couldn't get enough of tax season so we're back again this week to talk in more detail about our Virginia state income tax returns. What do all those questions on the forms actually mean and why do we have them?     https://www.tax.virginia.gov/news/whats-new-filing-season   https://www.tax.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/vatax-pdf/2024-760-instructions.pdf#page=28   https://www.tax.virginia.gov/who-must-file   https://www.irs.gov/credits-and-deductions   https://www.tax.virginia.gov/deductions   https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodeupdates/title58.1/section58.1-322.02/   https://legacylis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+oth+HB2373F161+PDF   https://thecommonwealthinstitute.org/tci_blog/proven-and-effective-tax-credits-to-lift-up-virginia-families/#:~:text=In%202022%2C%20lawmakers%20improved%20the,exceed%20their%20income%20tax%20liability https://trackbill.com/bill/virginia-house-bill-2859-income-tax-deduction-for-bone-marrow-donor-screening-fee/507213/ https://www.tax.virginia.gov/reciprocity   https://www.tax.virginia.gov/penalties-and-interest

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Get 25% off at Fradime with code DMT25 http://fradime.co.ukGo and see Rob on tour! http://robcomedy.comDeadMeet Tickets http://deadmentalkpod.comPodcast favourite Taylor Ryan has an autistic competition with Freddy. Some Peter Kay fans have been fat and stupid. Never trust an accountant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you just get IRS Notice CP40 in your mailbox? Here is everything you need to know!Do you have tax debt? Call us at 866-8000-TAX or fill out the form at https://choicetaxrelief.com/If you want to see more…-YouTube:    / @loganallec  -Instagram: @ChoiceTaxRelief @LoganAllec -TikTok: @loganallec-Facebook: Choice Tax Relief // Logan Allec, CPA -Reddit: u/Logan_Allec

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 3rd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

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Did you earn less than $1k on your W-2? Do you have a dependent? Should you or should you not file your taxes? Find out today! Do you have unfiled tax returns that need filing? Call us at 866-8000-TAX or fill out the form at https://choicetaxrelief.com/If you want to see more…-YouTube:    / @loganallec  -Instagram: @ChoiceTaxRelief @LoganAllec -TikTok: @loganallec-Facebook: Choice Tax Relief // Logan Allec, CPA -Reddit: u/Logan_Allec

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Feeling stressed about the April 15th tax deadline? You don't need to be! Here's the good news, filing a tax extension isn't just okay; it's often the smartest financial move to make if you're in a position of rushing to file your taxes by the deadline.  In this episode, Danielle Hayden, CPA and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. and KSA Tax Partners, breaks down everything you need to know about tax extensions, both the common misconceptions and benefits surrounding them as well as how they factor into tax prep. Key Takeaways:  Understanding Extensions: A tax extension provides an additional six months to file, but estimated taxes must still be paid by April. Tax Extension Myths: The IRS does not penalize or audit you for filing an extension; they just want their money on time.  Accuracy Over Speed: Filing too quickly can lead to costly mistakes—accuracy should come before speed.  CPA Support: Most CPAs, including KSA Tax Partners, handle tax extensions automatically for their clients. Planned Tax Prep: Scheduled tax weeks at KSA Tax Partners ensure transparency and eliminate uncertainty. Topics Discussed: What Is a Tax Extension (00:00:31 – 00:01:27) Tax Extension Common Misconceptions and Benefits (00:01:27 – 00:04:47) Tax Prep and KSA Tax Partners' Approach (00:05:01 – 00:08:18)   Resources: KSA Tax Partners | https://ksataxpartners.com/    Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/book    Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, VITA, program offers free assistance with filing tax returns. Andrew Kochian, the Program Coordinator for the Capital Region VITA program, talks to Lennox Apudo about tax returns and how VITA helps with the filing process.

Feeling stressed about the April 15th tax deadline? You don't need to be! Here's the good news, filing a tax extension isn't just okay; it's often the smartest financial move to make if you're in a position of rushing to file your taxes by the deadline.  In this episode, Danielle Hayden, CPA and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. and KSA Tax Partners, breaks down everything you need to know about tax extensions, both the common misconceptions and benefits surrounding them as well as how they factor into tax prep. Key Takeaways:  Understanding Extensions: A tax extension provides an additional six months to file, but estimated taxes must still be paid by April. Tax Extension Myths: The IRS does not penalize or audit you for filing an extension; they just want their money on time.  Accuracy Over Speed: Filing too quickly can lead to costly mistakes—accuracy should come before speed.  CPA Support: Most CPAs, including KSA Tax Partners, handle tax extensions automatically for their clients. Planned Tax Prep: Scheduled tax weeks at KSA Tax Partners ensure transparency and eliminate uncertainty. Topics Discussed: What Is a Tax Extension (00:00:31 – 00:01:27) Tax Extension Common Misconceptions and Benefits (00:01:27 – 00:04:47) Tax Prep and KSA Tax Partners' Approach (00:05:01 – 00:08:18)   Resources: KSA Tax Partners | https://ksataxpartners.com/    Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/book    Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc

Energy drink Alani Nu sold to Celsius for $1.8B… so we explain how to pick an acquisition price.Alibaba is the Amazon of China & its stock has doubled… because AI is its new religion.We just found the ROI on the IRS… For every $1 we put into the IRS, we get $12 back.Plus, Birkenstock just argued to a judge that its sandals should legally be art…$CELH $BABA $BIRKWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… the Patagonia Fleece

Click here to work with us! A lot of retirees assume their tax situation gets simpler once they stop working, but that's not always the case. There are plenty of ways high-net-worth retirees end up paying more than they need to—sometimes without even realizing it.  Maybe it's interest and dividend income getting taxed at higher rates, or IRA withdrawals happening earlier than necessary. Maybe it's something as simple as missing the right way to report charitable giving. These things add up, and over time, they can quietly eat away at retirement savings. Some of the biggest inefficiencies show up on tax returns in ways people don't always expect. Social Security benefits taken too soon, mutual funds kicking off surprise capital gains, or estimated tax payments falling short and triggering penalties—it all matters.  There are ways to structure income, investments, and withdrawals to keep more of what's earned, but they take a little planning. The goal isn't just to minimize taxes for the sake of it, but to make sure every dollar is working as efficiently as possible. Most of these inefficiencies can be fixed with a few small adjustments. Some require a different way of thinking about income in retirement, others just mean taking advantage of tax rules that are already there. Either way, it's worth a closer look. A little awareness now can mean thousands saved over the years.  Outline of This Episode (0:00) Inefficiencies on Rich Retirees' Tax Returns (4:07) Top tax inefficiencies: Interest, dividends, and premature IRA withdrawals (6:52) Charitable distributions, Social Security timing, and phantom capital gains (9:33) Capital gains, charitable intent, and avoiding underpayment penalties (12:24) Listener question: Travel spending habits of wealthy retirees (19:05) Listener question: Callable CDs and interest rate risk (21:16) Closing thoughts and practical takeaways Resources & People Mentioned The Retirement Podcast Network Kiplinger's Article TurboTax Safe Harbor Guide Fidelity Charitable Connect with Benjamin Brandt Become a Client: www.retirementstartstoday.com/start Get the Retire-Ready Toolkit: http://retirementstartstodayradio.com/ Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/retiremeasap Join the newsletter: https://retirementstartstodayradio.com/newsletter Dive deeper into retirement planning with Ben at www.RetirementIncome.University Subscribe to Retirement Starts Today on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Podbean, Player FM, iHeart, or Spotify

Are you wondering if you should check the head of household or single status on your tax returns? Use all of the information I discussed in today's video to make the best-informed decision on this! Do you have unfiled tax returns that need filing? Call us at 866-8000-TAX or fill out the form at https://choicetaxrelief.com/If you want to see more…-YouTube:    / @loganallec  -Instagram: @ChoiceTaxRelief @LoganAllec -TikTok: @loganallec-Facebook: Choice Tax Relief // Logan Allec, CPA -Reddit: u/Logan_Allec

Every tax season, before you file your return, you need to answer three specific questions that will help you with your tax planning both for the tax return you're preparing but also for the year ahead. We're sharing those questions and creative tax strategies to improve your tax picture on this episode of Wise Money. Season 10, Episode 27 Schedule a meeting with one of our CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™: https://www.korhorn.com/contact-korhorn-financial-advisors/ or call 574-247-5898.   Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/WiseMoneyShow Listen on podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/WiseMoney  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0DB9vpyJkRk  Submit a question for the show: https://www.korhorn.com/ask-a-question/   Read the Wise Money Blog: https://www.korhorn.com/wise-money-blog/    Connect with us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WiseMoneyShow  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wisemoneyshow/    Kevin Korhorn, CFP® offers securities through Silver Oak Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Kevin offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group and Silver Oak Securities, Inc. are not affiliated. Mike Bernard, CFP® and Joshua Gregory, CFP® offer advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. This information is for general financial education and is not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations. All investing and investment strategies involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Asset allocation & diversification do not ensure a profit or prevent a loss in a declining market. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.

Are you looking to pay off your tax debt as soon as possible? Consider making payments to the IRS through your OIC, but watch out for this... Do you have tax debt? Call us at 866-8000-TAX or fill out the form at https://choicetaxrelief.com/Mentioned Video Link:-Offer in Compromise Guidelines + Formula: EXACTLY How Much to Offer to the IRS!:    • Offer in Compromise Guidelines + Form...  -IRS Statute of Limitations on Collections Explained in Full by a CPA

Where EXACTLY does it say you are legally obligated to file a tax return? Here you go...Do you have unfiled tax returns that need filing? Call us at 866-8000-TAX or fill out the form at https://choicetaxrelief.com/If you want to see more…-YouTube:    / @loganallec  -Instagram: @LoganAllec @ChoiceTaxRelief -TikTok: @loganallec-Facebook: Logan Allec, CPA // Choice Tax Relief-Reddit: u/Logan_Allec

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Is there an age requirement to file taxes? Find out now! Do you have unfiled tax returns that need filing? Call us at 866-8000-TAX or fill out the form at https://choicetaxrelief.com/If you want to see more…-YouTube:    / @loganallec  -Instagram: @LoganAllec @ChoiceTaxRelief -TikTok: @loganallec-Facebook: Logan Allec, CPA // Choice Tax Relief-Reddit: u/Logan_AllecMentioned Video Link:-Who Is Required to File a Tax Return? Minimum Income to File Taxes 2024:    • Who Is Required to File a Tax Return?... 

In this recap of the TikTok Livestream, we explore DSCR loans—no tax returns required.Learn how this alternative financing option works, who it benefits, and how it can simplify the funding process for real estate investors.

As tax season approaches, staying organized can save you time, stress, and even money. To make filing your 2024 tax return easier, here's a checklist of documents you may need, depending on your income sources, deductions, and tax credits.

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Ah, the excitement of Tax Return season!In this episode, we double down on the joys of Tax. Specifically, we're talking about tax relief in film productions. Why? Because, in a departure from the previous government, Labour recently introduced new rules that mean AI-related costs are subject to tax relief.Sam Radclyffe is an Entertainment & Media Rights Executive, Producer and Entrepreneur. We've spoken with Sam before in our episode, "Own your Clone", in his role as founder of Galatea, a Digital Twin Library and Management Company. His multiple professional "hats" give him a broad perspective on the implications of the changes and what they mean for people working in the world of Film production.

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This throwback takes us to the most listened-to episode of the year! In this episode, resident "Least Boring CPA" Steven Jarvis takes listeners through the first part of 1040, providing insights and information to help you understand your tax return. Steven dived into both technical details and key reminders on what's most relevant, along with important yearly changes to watch out for. This episode is as "hands-on" as it gets—so grab your own tax return and follow along as Steven breaks it down https://zurl.co/oq0X3.

For us at the Capital Research Center, Christmas comes in mid-November. Not because of election results or an inability to read the calendar, but because of the Internal Revenue Service's deadline for filing nonprofit tax returns after exhausting the automatic extensions. This means we get new insight into how the left-wing dark money networks that […]

In this episode of Money Talk With Tiff, Tiffany Grant sits down with Craig Calafati, an experienced small business lender. Craig brings over 30 years of experience in lending to small businesses, sharing invaluable advice on what successful business owners do and don't do. This episode is packed with insights on the importance of networking with successful entrepreneurs, coming prepared to financial meetings, and understanding the intricacies of business lending.Check out the full show notes: https://moneytalkwitht.com/podcast-show-notes/successful-small-business-loans/Key TakeawaysNetworking and MentorshipSurround yourself with successful entrepreneurs.Seek advice and learn from others who have been in similar situations.Preparation for LendingKnow exactly how much money you need and why.Be able to clearly articulate your business needs and repayment plan.Business Plans and FinancialsHave a detailed business plan, whether you're starting a new business or running an existing one.Ensure your financial records are accurate and transparent.Real Estate ConsiderationsConsider leasing rather than buying property initially.Save your cash and park it for unexpected expenses rather than tying it up in real estate.Lending No-NosAvoid starting any projects or signing leases before loan approvals.Stay open to feedback and be prepared to adapt.Tax Returns and ProfitabilityAim for profitability on paper when possible; tax returns are crucial for lending decisions.Engage a good accountant to maintain the integrity of your financial records.Connect with CraigEVP, Director of Lending at Arkansas Capital (CDFI)Website: arcapital.comConnect with Tiffany GrantWebsite: moneytalkwitht.comSocial Media: @MoneyTalkWithTIf you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening, joining, and being a part of the Money Talk With Tiff podcast!