Category: Tax

The end of the year is a big time for businesses. In Q4, you’ll need to get your taxes in order, so you can enjoy the holiday and also prepare for the New Year. The question remains, how much of it can be written off and what are the rules one must play by? Understanding […]

Are you behind on your U.S. taxes? Semaphore Tax can help file back tax returns, so you can sleep well again at night. Every year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) gets more sophisticated in improving their methods of identifying delinquent tax filers. Regardless of the cause of your back-tax filing problem, you need to take […]

IRS Scam callers are targeting people just like you, yes, even Tubers, every year in a decades-old scam involving, or rather, claiming to involve, the IRS. Don’t fret. This post will prepare you to avoid these scams and keep your money in your pocket, where it belongs. Fact: The IRS will never, ever call you on […]

In the past two – three years brand influencing has changed quite a bit. No longer do celebrities influence our every purchase or travel decision, but individuals who’s posts inspire and gain a strong following are now considered influencers or micro-influencers. It’s a $500 million industry today that will grow to $5 billion to $10 billion […]

In the YouTube/new media world, owning your own business has taken on a totally different shape. As a creator, everywhere you go and everything you do could potentially be related to your business. That’s why it’s super important to keep track of your expenses because, come tax time, deductions are your friends! Here are 5 […]

A little life hack or better yet “tax hack” for you to get your taxes in order and know which deductions you may qualify for this year. Tax season is just around the corner, and we are sure that you have started googling your life away trying to figure out what to do. Luckily for […]

When you begin earning income by carrying on your own business, there is much to learn. Sole proprietors and independent contractors are two forms of self-employment. One major hit of being self-employed, is the self-employment tax one takes on. This additional tax hit can be up to 15.3%. A Schedule SE, Self-Employment Tax, can be used […]