Taxes are confusing, even when we have an employer involved. But doing it yourself as self-employed or with an LLC? It can be confusing if you’ve never done it before. This video explains how to file quarterly taxes with the IRA, pay FICA, find your tax bracket, and take advantage of write-offs.
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PART 3: Landing Your First Paid Client – https://youtu.be/FHUb9Dyke2g
PART 4: Marketing, Growth, & Hiring – https://youtu.be/4Zmda_QlVzk
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ABOUT
I’m a full-time filmmaker and a professor of film at the University of Colorado – Denver. My mission is to teach new and upcoming filmmakers, youtubers, and artistic entrepreneurs how go full-time doing what they love and making an impact through the power of film making.
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