Taxes and Tax Strategies for LMTs with Brian Utting

Instructor: Brian Utting, LMT; NCBTMB #451040-09

The recent changes to federal taxes in 2019 and the disruptive economic consequences resulting from the pandemic will affect all of us when we file our 2020 tax returns. As a self-employed massage therapist, about 15-25% of your net income will go to taxes, including federal income tax, social security, medicare, and state and local taxes. This is a small business person's largest single expense, and it behooves us to know how to skillfully manage this expense. In class we will focus on how to "think Schedule C" and legally maximize our allowable business deductions. We will also cover form 1040, tax planning, tax estimating, avoiding audits, the pros and cons of various tax software programs, and the legalities of hiring contractors or employees.

Besides being packed with useful information, this class is fun, entertaining, and full of tips on how to legally save money on your taxes--you will easily recover your tuition in tax savings. You will also receive more individual attention than in a typical tax seminar due to the smaller size of the class. A professional tax preparer will join us at the end of class to answer any questions, including the implications of the new tax law for small businesses.

What to Bring: Please see the class description on the Therapeutic Training Center's Website for details

Class Date: January 30, 2021 (This class was moved from 1/23/21 to 1/30/21)
Class Time: Saturday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location: Seattle -- Please click on the this link to go to the class description on the Therapeutic Training Center's website for the location detail.
Cost: $150 if registered by 1/22/21; $170 if registered after 1/22/21
Cost/Hour: $18.75/hr if registered by 1/22/21; $21.25/hr if registered after 1/22/21
CE Hours: 8

Reviewers Discount: If you have taken this class previously through the Therapeutic Training Center, you may review it at a 25% discount on tuition.  The reviewer's price for this class is $112.50. If you are eligible for the reviewer's discount, please call 206.853.6875 to register or register by mail as the website only offers classes at the regular price.

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