322. Tax Tips for Women Entrepreneurs: What the Tax Industry Doesn't Want You to Know with Hannah Cole

Say the word "taxes" out loud. Did your shoulders just clench? Yeah. That's not an accident. In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Cole — artist, tax expert, author of Taxes for Humans, and founder of Sunlight Tax — to talk about why the tax industry profits from keeping you afraid, and what you can actually do about it. Hannah breaks down the three main IRA options available to self-employed women in plain, clear language that finally makes it click. She talks about why creatives, women, and anyone who doesn't fit the traditional financial mold has been left out of this conversation on purpose — and how that changes when you have access to someone who sounds like your best friend instead of a shaming accountant. This is one of those conversations that will make you exhale. Because the tax system isn't as scary as you've been led to believe. And the tools available to you are far more powerful than most people realize. If you've ever felt like money — or taxes — weren't meant for someone like you, this episode is going to change that.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why the tax industry's marketing mechanism is fear — and how to stop falling for it Why nobody gets a tax education in this country (and why that's not your fault) The real difference between a Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, and SEP IRA in plain language Why creativity is a synonym for resourcefulness when it comes to money How to start thinking of money and taxes as a tool that works for you instead of against you   FREE GIFT FROM HANNAH COLE Download Hannah's Free Visual Guide to Tax Deductions here: https://www.sunlighttax.com/deductionsguide CONNECT WITH HANNAH COLE Website: https://www.sunlighttax.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunlighttax LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-cole-3775561/   ABOUT HANNAH COLE Hannah Cole is an artist, tax expert, author of Taxes for Humans [link: https://amzn.to/4a2Mu9m ], and founder of Sunlight Tax. She specializes in educating entrepreneurs and creative professionals in taxes and financial empowerment. A long-time working artist with a high-level exhibition history, Hannah is a frequent speaker on stages and podcasts, a money columnist for the art blog Hyperallergic, and the host of a global top 2% podcast, the Sunlight Tax Podcast. Her company, Sunlight Tax, specializes in friendly, informative tax education for self-employed people with big visions, and engaging, savvy tax education workshops for creative groups.   READY TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE? Book a free 15-min call with Sarah to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, Effortless Sales, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah's mission is to put more money in the hands of more women while teaching authentic, heart-centered business strategies.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 230: You Deserve the Money with Bookkeeper Ashley Chamberlain  — https://sarahwalton.com/bookkeeping-for-women/ Episode 227: How to Clear a Money Fog with Mikelann Valterra  — https://sarahwalton.com/clear-money-fog/  Episode 95: When Your Life Falls Apart Because of Money with Michelle Arpin Begina  — https://sarahwalton.com/michelle/   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here and would be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)