Myth Busters: Tax Considerations for the Self Employed | Houston Center SBDC

Are you relying on the advice of family and friends when it comes to taxes?  If some of the things they are telling you sound too good to be true then they probably are. Attend this session and get the facts on everything from your home office deduction to automobile deduction to how long to retain your records. You’ll walk away knowing what’s fact and what’s fiction and how to minimize your tax liabilities. 

Highlights include:

• Types of taxes, when they’re due, and how to pay them
• How to legally reduce your income taxes
• Understanding depreciation and using it to your advantage
• Avoiding audit situations
• How to write off such things as your home office, automobile, and work clothes 
• Retirement plans and how they affect your taxes
• Tips for stellar recordkeeping

Presenter:

Natalie J. Kubik, CPA

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Please Note:

The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a class for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances.  Should a cancellation occur we will use the email you provided to contact you.     

Pre registration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not pre registered we will not be able to contact you. 

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Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain.  Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.

No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.

Only service animals allowed - If you need to bring a service animal with you to a workshop please contact us ahead of time.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Houston Center SBDC at (713) 752-8488 for accommodations, or if you have questions about this class.