UndocuStartup Weekly #31: The $800 Tax Bill Nobody Warns Entrepreneurs About | Ep 137

In this episode, Juan Maya Hernandez shares the hard truth about entrepreneurship and taxes, lessons learned the expensive way. After making a simple mistake that cost him $200, Juan breaks down what every entrepreneur (especially undocumented founders) needs to know to avoid penalties, stay compliant, and build a business that actually lasts. From saving a percentage of every contract to using tools like QuickBooks and hiring a CPA, this episode is your wake-up call before tax season hits again.🔑 In this episode you’ll learn:The costly mistake that led to a $200 penalty—and how to avoid itWhy saving 20–25% of your income isn’t optionalThe tools and systems that make tax season easier (and less stressful)📣 Whether you’re a student with an idea, or an ally who wants to see undocumented students win... this episode is for you.📆 Learn how to bring UndocuStartup™ to your campus: www.undocustartup.com⚡ Learn more: www.undocustartup.com/tour🚀 12 Ways to Connect With Me:Newsletter → https://shorturl.at/mpzLOPrograms & Speaking → https://www.undocustartup.comTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@jmayahernBusiness IG → https://instagram.com/undocustartup/Personal IG → https://instagram.com/jmayahe/LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/juanmayahernandez/LinkedIn Newsletter → https://linkedin.com/newsletters/7011183488515129344/Reddit → https://reddit.com/r/Undocumentedstudents/Threads → https://www.threads.net/@jmayahernEmail → [email protected] → https://www.jmayahern.comFull podcast archive → https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/juan-maya-hernandez🎤 Hosted by Juan Maya Hernandez, founder of UndocuStartup™ — the leading entrepreneurship program for undocumented students.🧠 Be motivated. Stay motivated.