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Are You Leaving Money on the Table? The Truth About Schedule C | Financial Talk Tuesday Wk 3

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If you made ANY money outside a paycheck this year — a side hustle, a 1099, cash, Zelle, Cash App — tonight is for YOU. �

We're breaking down Schedule C in plain English:
� What it actually is (and who's filing one without realizing it)
� The "I didn't get a 1099" myth that costs people every year
� 6 legitimate deductions business owners leave on the table
� The mileage math that could mean thousands back in your pocket
� What is NOT a write-off — no matter what social media told you

No fluff. No sales pitch. Just real financial education from 25+ years in the industry. It's a school. �

Hosted by Sondra Burton Harris — Founder & President, National Institute of Entrepreneurship | Founder & CEO, Certified Platinum Financial Services

� Want the full lesson? Learn more at nielearn.org
� Tax Business Launch Bootcamp: August 28–29
� Small Business Roadmap: September 25–26

Got a side hustle, an Etsy shop, a rideshare gig, or a small business you're not sure counts as "official" in the eyes of the IRS? Tonight we break down the real test the IRS uses to decide whether your activity is a hobby or a business — and why that distinction can mean the difference between a deduction you keep and one you lose.

This lesson is foundational for two paths: becoming a tax preparer (TAX 102 & TAX 103) and growing your own small business (ENT 100 & ENT 103) — both covered at our upcoming live events.

� NIE Tax Business Launch Bootcamp — August 28–29, 2026 — Sonesta Atlanta Airport South
� Small Business Roadmap — September 25–26, 2026 — Atlanta

Learn more & register: nielearn.org | (404) 689-5661