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Podcast Tax Strategies: Maximizing Write-Offs for Your Business with Tanya Akimenko

Alesia Galati Episode 192

Podcasters, are you leaving money on the table?  Taxes might not be the most thrilling topic, but for savvy creators, understanding tax deductions and write-offs can be a game-changer. In this episode, tax expert Tanya Akimenko demystifies the world of podcast taxes. Whether you're just starting your podcast journey or you're a seasoned pro, Tanya provides invaluable insights on how to treat your podcast as a business, maximize deductions, and avoid common tax pitfalls. Get ready to think outside the box and potentially save big this tax season! This week, episode 192 of Listeners to Leads is about maximizing tax write-offs for your podcast! 

Tanya Akimenko, founder of Golden Apple Agency Inc., leads a team of business finance experts dedicated to helping entrepreneurs understand taxes, achieve financial clarity, and stay audit-ready through smart tax strategies and best-practice bookkeeping—empowering them to make better financial decisions for their businesses.

In this episode of Listeners to Leads, Tanya Akimenko shares the importance of running your podcast like a business from the beginning and actionable steps you can take right now to maximize your tax deductions.

Tanya and I also chat about the following: 

  • Considering the start-up costs for your podcast.
  • The difference between running a podcast as a business and a hobby, including the tax implications of each.
  • The importance of keeping a paper trail for your expenses.
  • Tax preparation tips for podcasters.

Don't forget to check below for the links to Tanya’s Tax Deduction Cheat Sheet and Accounting for Podcasters Checklist!

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. 

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Accounting for Podcasters

Business Tax Reduction Cheat Sheet




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