Episode 250

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5th Apr 2023

Wine and Dime Your Way Through Small Business Tax Planning

Welcome to Wine and Dime, the podcast that uncorks the mysteries of personal finance! Today, we're diving into the nitty-gritty of business expenses. As a solopreneur or small business owner, you want to maximize your deductions and minimize your tax bill, right? Well, buckle up, because our guest experts, Kate Welker and Amy Irvine, are ready to help you do just that. From office supplies to travel expenses, from depreciation to employee benefits, they'll guide you through the maze of IRS rules and regulations. So grab a glass of your favorite vintage, and get ready to toast to your financial success!

What you will learn:

  • The importance of keeping accurate records of business expenses for tax purposes
  • The difference between deductible and non-deductible expenses, and how to determine which category an expense falls under
  • How to calculate depreciation on assets and determine when to list them separately on tax returns
  • The nuances of travel and meal expenses, including what is deductible and what is not
  • The importance of paying both the employer and employee side of Medicare and Social Security taxes as a self-employed individual
  • The benefits of solo 401k plans and other employee benefit programs for solo entrepreneurs

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The Wine - 2015 WALLA WALLA VALLEY SYRAH DESSERT

If you're a fan of dessert wines, you won't want to miss out on the 2015 WALLA WALLA VALLEY SYRAH DESSERT from Pudding River Winery. This rich and complex wine offers flavors of black cherry, chocolate, and spice, with a smooth finish that lingers on the palate. It's the perfect wine to enjoy after a meal or to pair with a decadent chocolate dessert. Visit Pudding River Winery's website to learn more about this delicious wine and how to get your hands on a bottle.

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Overall, this episode of the Wine and Dime podcast offers a wealth of information for anyone trying to navigate the world of business expenses. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, you're sure to learn something new and valuable. So, pour yourself a glass of your favorite wine and tune in to this informative and engaging episode!

This episode is brought to you by Rooted Planning Group. Rooted Planning Group is a fee-only financial planning firm that specializes in working with women in their 30s and 40s who want to take control of their finances and plan for the future. Whether you're just starting out or you're looking to make a big change, Rooted Planning Group can help.

Visit www.rootedpg.com to learn more.

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About the Podcast

Money Roots
Money Roots with Amy Irvine
Welcome to "Money Roots," the podcast where personal finance becomes personal. Join host Amy Irvine, CEO of Rooted Planning Group, as she demystifies the world of finance and makes it approachable for everyone, from beginners to financial experts.

In each episode, Amy and her guests dig deep into the financial soil, planting the seeds of financial knowledge and helping you nurture your financial future. Whether you're looking to build a solid budget, invest wisely, or plan for retirement, "Money Roots" has you covered.

Get ready to explore practical advice, inspiring stories, and expert insights that will empower you to take control of your financial destiny. It's time to grow your money roots and thrive financially!

Subscribe to "Money Roots" now and join Amy on this exciting journey to financial empowerment. Let's put down some roots and flourish together.

About your host

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Amy Irvine

Uncorking Amy Irvine!!

If any of you have ever met Amy, you know she is passionate about
three things. Family, Finances, and WINE! This comes through in all
that she does and all that she is. When asked to describe herself she first and foremost states, “I am a wife, a daughter, and hopefully a good friend, who happens to also be a financial planner.” Amy holds a Master’s Degree in financial planning and is a Certified Financial Planner TM , Enrolled Agent, Certified College Financial Consultant, and a Financial Wellness Coach with over 25 years of financial planning and industry experience. She is the Founder and owner of Rooted Planning Group, (Formerly known as Irvine Wealth Planning Strategies LLC), which started in 2016 and has grown to include 6 other planners and 2 part-time staff members. Amy is definitely “doing it her way” and has been recognized by her financial planning colleagues as being a “disrupter,” a title she holds close to her heart and is proud of.

Uniquely, at the age of 44, she decided to not only start her only company, but to act on what she defined as her perfect life and she splits her time between Parrish, Florida and Jasper, New York.
On her website it states, “I love what I do, but I also very much enjoy warmth, good
conversation, wine tastings, and volunteering. New York is extraordinary in the summer and fall, but so is Florida in the winter.”
In 2018, she decided it was time to take the stigma out of finances by combining her passion for finances and wine. She started a podcast called “Wine and Dime,” which highlights a different wine and financial topic each week, and she released her book combining those same two passions, titled, “Uncork Your Finances.”
Many of you may know her as one of the co-founders of the Southern Tier Women’s Financial Conference – a day of collaboration and financial education, which will be hosting it’s sixth year!
To round out her volunteering passion, she often provides financial education to the
community through the financial management program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County, she serves on the board of Faith-in-Action of Steuben County, volunteers for various Fund For Women of the Southern Tier events, works with the finance committee of the Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, and serves on the board for the Corning Painted Post Historical Society (also known as Heritage Village).
In her downtime, you’re likely to find her with a glass of red wine from one of the many Keuka or Seneca Lake wineries that she highlights in her Wine and Dime Podcast.