Content Creation & Social Media Marketing for Women Entrepreneurs with 9-5s | The Side-HustlHER Podcast · Carli LeBlanc | Content Creator & Social Media Marketing Strategist

62. Taxes for Side-HustlHers: How to Lower Your Tax Bill as a Side-HustlHer

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Abbey comes back to the show as a business friend and financial coach. She introduces Taylor Financial Solutions and explains that the work is about helping individuals, couples, and business owners get more strategic with money. The conversation shifts into taxes and the reality that side hustlers often do not notice a problem until filing season. It points directly at withholding as one of the biggest levers people can use. The host explains that if too little is taken out during the year, the bill at the top of the next year can be much larger. Abbey walks through the idea of changing a W-4 instead of waiting and hoping things work out. She explains that employees can ask HR what they originally filled out and compare that with what is being withheld now. The episode also makes room for extra withholding as a practical option. A listener can ask for an additional amount to be taken out each paycheck. The amount depends on lifestyle and on the plan for the entire year. That point matters because tax planning is not just about one form. It is also about matching the form to the reality of the household. The host shares that her own tax picture changed after marriage and after having a child. She also notes that both spouses now have businesses and more income. Those changes altered what needed to be withheld to help avoid a bigger tax bill later. The exchange makes the lesson feel lived-in rather than theoretical. It also shows how easy it is to keep using an old form long after life has moved on. The episode encourages listeners to check IRS tools as well. The IRS calculator is mentioned as a way to get a better sense of what fits a specific situation. The tone stays friendly and direct the whole way through. It sounds like a strategy call between women trying to keep life and business moving without financial chaos. The closing reminds listeners that trusted help matters when finances get heavy. The host recommends reaching out instead of struggling alone. The episode ends with gratitude and a clear invitation to get support from TFS.

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A practical tax reset for side hustlers who want fewer surprises at filing time.

This episode stays on the practical side of taxes for side hustlers, with a clear reminder to revisit a W-4 when income or life changes. It turns a broad tax topic into a plain check on withholding, extra amounts to have taken out, and whether a W-2 setup still fits the year…

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If your tax bill keeps ambushing you, this gives you a cleaner plan.

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