
Tax Strategies for Recruiters with Grant Dougherty
- S1E136
- 34:13
- March 20th 2024
Are you a recruiter navigating the murky world of taxes, unsure how you can maximize your savings and invest smartly? Get the insider scoop on tax strategies that could revolutionize your finance game!
Taxes can feel like a labyrinth, especially when your focus is on recruiting top talent and growing your business. Understanding the tax impact on your income, investments, and lifestyle is not just beneficial—it's essential. This episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast is your torch in the tax labyrinth, guiding you to potential savings and smarter investment decisions that align with your goals as a recruiting professional.
Dive deep into practical tax strategies tailored for recruiters with our special guest, tax guru Grant Dougherty. First, you'll learn the secrets to understanding and minimizing your self-employment tax liabilities. Secondly, we'll explore the benefits of retirement accounts like the solo 401(k) and Sep IRA, and how they can serve as significant tax deductions, muscle up your long-term financial health, and secure your future. And thirdly, Grant will walk you through common tax pitfalls to avoid and how investing in areas like real estate can provide even more incentives, ensuring your business thrives and your personal finances flourish.
Don't miss out on these valuable insights! Press play now to start shaping a tax-savvy future that empowers both your recruiting business and personal wealth.
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Benjamin Mena is the founder of Select Source Solutions and the host of The Elite Recruiter Podcast — one of the top global podcasts for agency and executive recruiters. With over a decade of experience placing top talent in the government contracting (GovCon) and cleared space, Ben brings a no-BS approach to the business of recruiting.
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