070: Stress-Free Taxes for Teacherpreneurs

Taxes for Teacherpreneurs: How to Prepare for Tax Season as a Digital Product Seller 

Taxes for teacherpreneurs don’t have to be overwhelming! Whether you’re selling on Teachers Pay Teachers, running a membership, or creating digital products, understanding taxes is crucial to keeping more of your profits. In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Bryant from All About Accounting to break down the must-know tax tips for teacherpreneurs. From business bank accounts to deductions and LLCs, we’re covering everything you need to stay organized and stress-free this tax season!

In this episode, we’ll discuss:

  1. The #1 Thing You Must Do for Easier Taxes
    Why opening a separate bank account for your business is a game-changer (even if you’re just starting out).
  2. LLCs, Sole Proprietorships & Business Licenses—What You Need to Know
    The truth about LLCs, when to get one, and how it impacts your taxes.
  3. Tax Deductions for TPT Sellers & Digital Product Creators
    A breakdown of common write-offs, including software, office supplies, and even some surprising deductions you might not know about!
  4. When to Hire a CPA & How to Handle DIY Taxes
    When to keep things simple with TurboTax—and when it’s time to bring in a tax professional.

5. Avoiding Common Tax Mistakes
The biggest tax pitfalls digital product sellers make (and how to avoid them).

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Lindsay is a former high school math teacher turned full time online biz owner. She has earned over $320K in revenue from Teachers Pay Teachers.

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