You shouldn't have to be a tax expert to keep your hard-earned money. You need a small set of rules that work every week-clear enough to trust, simple enough to use, and strong enough to prevent surprises. This book gives you that system. Built for first-time founders and independent professionals, it explains what income really is, which expenses pass the ""ordinary, necessary, demonstrable"" test, and how to avoid penalties with a practical weekly and quarterly routine. You'll learn how * *small business taxes * * actually work, how to handle * *VAT and GST basics * *, and how to plan * *quarterly estimated taxes * * without wrecking cash flow. It clarifies * *tax deductions for self employed * *, from * *home office deduction rules * * to vehicles and mixed-use tools, and shows how to spot * *audit triggers for small business * * before they cost you sleep. A * *simple tax calendar * * and lightweight bookkeeping habits-designed for real life-tie everything together. Read this if you invoice clients, sell online, or juggle platforms and subscriptions. It's for solo operators who want clean books, sane pricing, and a calm filing season. By the end, you'll know how to pay yourself, set money aside, and file with confidence-using plain language and steps you can repeat. If you've ever typed "" * *bookkeeping for freelancers * *"" or wondered "" * *how to pay yourself as a business owner * *,"" this is the clear, preventative playbook you've been looking for. - Make decisions faster with a portable mental model - Keep more cash by timing income, deductions, and payments - Replace panic with a steady, proven routine that just works
By:
Nicolette Sharma Imprint: Alpha Editions ISBN:9789374121221 ISBN 10: 9374121220 Pages: 184 Publication Date:30 September 2025 Audience:
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active