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The Life & Taxes Advisory Blog is a curated hub of resources for business owners. Here you’ll find updates and insights from SAWCHERYL LLC, Pawz and Balanze LLC, Single Mom Budgeting, Xero, and even featured posts  from our clients. We bring it all together so you can learn, apply, and stay ahead, without digging through dozens of sites.

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  • The 7 Things To Do Before 12/31 So Your Books Aren’t a Dumpster Fire
    by Cheryl Miller on November 26, 2025 at 11:35 am

    The 7 Things To Do Before 12/31 So Your Books Aren’t a Dumpster Fire   A blunt year-end checklist so you’re not crying over your spreadsheet in March Real life. Real receipts. Real tax strategy. If you get to the last week of December and your “bookkeeping system” is a mix of bank downloads, random The post The 7 Things To Do Before 12/31 So Your Books Aren’t a Dumpster Fire appeared first on Cheryl Miller - Tax Strategist.

  • Heat Pump Water Heater Money Math: How to Stack Your Utility Rebate With the 30 Percent Federal Credit
    by Cheryl Miller on November 24, 2025 at 6:40 am

    HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER MONEY MATH: HOW TO STACK YOUR UTILITY REBATE WITH THE 30 PERCENT FEDERAL CREDIT   ‘Yes, renters and Married Filing Separately filers, this absolutely includes you. Real life, real receipts, real tax strategy for your hot water. Picture this: Your water heater dies at the worst possible time, or you are The post Heat Pump Water Heater Money Math: How to Stack Your Utility Rebate With the 30 Percent Federal Credit appeared first on Cheryl Miller - Tax Strategist.

  • The Side Hustle Lie: You’re Not a Business Until You Act Like One 
    by Cheryl Miller on October 24, 2025 at 2:28 pm

    The lie people tell themselves: “I’ll start tracking expenses when I actually make money.” Reality check that’s not how any of this works. You don’t magically become a business the day you deposit your first sale. You become one the moment you decide to operate like one. That means intent, structure, and documentation not vibes and The post The Side Hustle Lie: You’re Not a Business Until You Act Like One  appeared first on Cheryl Miller - Tax Strategist.

  • Why Tax Season Feels Like an Olympic Event (and Why We’re Still Running in October) 
    by Cheryl Miller on October 23, 2025 at 4:45 pm

    Tax season doesn’t end when the calendar says it does. We cross the finish line, throw up our hands in victory, and then realize the crowd’s still waiting with missing receipts, unsigned engagement letters, and twelve months of “I’ll get to it soon.”  Everyone treats tax season like a once-a-year emergency, not the year-round process The post Why Tax Season Feels Like an Olympic Event (and Why We’re Still Running in October)  appeared first on Cheryl Miller - Tax Strategist.

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  • How to Use a Spending Plan Worksheet to Get Your Finances in Order
    by Cheryl Miller on May 31, 2022 at 9:18 pm

    Do you know where your money goes every month? If not, you need to start creating a spending plan worksheet. A spending plan is a document that outlines how much money you will spend in each category each month. This includes bills, groceries, entertainment, and everything else. Creating a spending plan can help you stay

  • 7 Tips to Simplify Finances
    by Cheryl Miller on May 31, 2022 at 8:41 pm

    The path to a financially successful life is paved with simplicity. The simpler your finances, the easier they are for you handle! You can take simple steps that have a massive impact on how well-managed and organized everything concerning money in your world will be from now on – so get started by making some

  • How To Stop Compulsive Shopping Behaviors
    by Cheryl Miller on May 31, 2022 at 8:05 pm

    This post may contain affiliate links which means I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Do you have a problem with compulsive shopping? Do you find yourself buying things you don’t need, or spending more money than you

  • Is it Better to Save Money or Pay Off Your Debt?
    by Cheryl Miller on May 31, 2022 at 7:20 pm

     There is a lot of debate surrounding the topic of whether it is better to save money or pay off your debt. This is a complicated question with no easy answer. It depends on a variety of factors, including your income, expenses, interest rates, and debts. One thing is for sure: you should not neglect

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