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If you read Part 1 of this article, you learned why the generic accountant may be losing you thousands of dollars each tax year. Here, let’s look at five conversations you can have to educate your accountant… and save money!

Ugh… taxes, right!?

They’re like the root canal of running your speaking business – painful, unavoidable, and somehow way more expensive than you thought.

First things first… let me make one giant disclaimer:

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🙈 I am not an accountant.
🙉 I don’t know what’s legal.
🙊 I don’t know what’s illegal.

Neither does Rachael.

Still, I’ve learned some things over the years that can make a big difference when it comes to your money. 

Use these ideas to either work better with your current accountant or to find a new one who is willing to learn the nuances of your speaking business.  Only an accountant who is creative and curious enough to learn will actually serve you well when tax filing time comes around.

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Here’s what you need to remember: most accountants treat speakers like consultants. Maybe you do some consulting. But you’re not a consultant overall.

You’re a speaker.

Accountants who ignore this fact risk missing some really important opportunities that could cost you a lot of money every year in taxes. On the flip side, the right accountant will work to understand your business inside and out. 

This guide is meant to help you structure the way you think so you can push your accountant, and inspire them to get curious about your financial landscape.  

This way, they can really understand the complicated and fascinating world of professional speaking… and save you money!


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Remember, your goal is to form a partnership with your accountant – one where you provide the industry expertise and they help explain what is possible under the tax law. 

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