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75% of beauty pros don’t make it to year 2… But that’s not gonna be you!

Taxes Made Beautiful (And Simple)

Finally, the blueprint to filing your own beauty biz taxes WITHOUT the stress, confusion, and overwhelm. And you don’t even need an accounting degree!

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Kiss IRS fears and stress overload goodbye… And say hello to Taxes Made Beautiful!

Congrats, girl! You did it! 💁‍♀️🎉

You finally graduated beauty school and signed on at a salon. You get to walk in each morning, look at that chair, and know… That’s yours. You did this. The sleepless nights, the hours studying, the painfully cramped hands… It’s paid off. 🙆‍♀️

(Yes, you can TOTALLY happy dance right now!! You earned it!)

Now you get to throw yourself into perfecting your craft, building your clientele, connecting with people, choosing your hours, saving for vacation… Making it all work for you! Tell Mexico to get the margaritas and beaches ready - we’re on our way! But now it’s tax season. And you’re not a regular employee anymore. So how does that work for you? 🧾❌

When you pull up your documents, you’re overwhelmed by the numbers. And you don’t even know where to start on the IRS’s website. Do you hire someone? It’s just not in the budget. Do you pay for software? You coooould, but software comes with it’s own navigation nightmares - and doesn’t tell you what to deduct. But if you do it on your own… You could pay too much in taxes by not deducting right. And if you can write it off, girl, then you need to #getthebag. But if you deduct incorrectly, you could get that scary letter from the IRS telling you that you owe fees and penalties.

And that’s all before realizing how little you might have actually profited. Because you were doing some tough stuff! It’s not easy to track expenses ANND build a clientele ANND purchase all the equipment you need ANND learn how to navigate this world.

Okay, don’t panic. Stay with me. I promise it’s gonna be okay.

You did the hard stuff already, girl!

I know you’re going to want to give into the frantic Googling urge, but let me tell ya, that’s a 12 hour time-waste trap that’ll give you heaps of information (some right, some outdated) and conspiracy theories with no solid way to actually apply any of that to your situation correctly.

(You can try it if you want, but 0/10 CPAs would recommend.)

So let’s tell the little voice in your head that is saying, “Taxes are too big and scary for me to do them,” to go far away because we’re gonna do your taxes.

And we’re going to do them right.

If you survived beauty school, you can survive this.

I Want To Do My Taxes - Show Me How!

Raise Your Hand If You...

  • Want to be a beautician, not an accountant.
  • Feel overwhelmed when you think about taxes.
  • Can see yourself struggling with bookkeeping.
  • Don’t know where to start with your bookkeeping and taxes.
  • Don’t know what you can or cannot deduct.
  • Are concerned about messing up your business taxes.

 

If you’re raising your hand, don’t worry! You’re not alone!

It’s Okay to be your Authentic Self.

You can search outside of you for validation, meet the needs of others in order to prove your worth, and make yourself available for everyone’s needs all the time, and you still won’t find inner peace until you look within. 

I know, I know…. easier said than done. You’ve heard this before... “You have to put on your oxygen mask first, before you can put on others.”, “All the answers you seek are within you.”, “Boundaries are the key to your freedom.”

You might be thinking, “This all sounds well and good, Picara, but what if I can’t even hear my inner voice in the first place?”

And what if I know boundaries would improve my life, but I don’t have the confidence to set them without feeling guilty. 

 And wondering, “I have so much to give, but it seems whenever I open my heart, the relationship is draining and ends in pain.”

Let me introduce you to…

Taxes Made Beautiful

A course built by a beauty school grad turned CPA that will give you all the information you need to correctly, affordably file your taxes in under 2 hours.

‘Cause you can do it!

So get yourself a nice cup of coffee, cozy up with a blanket, and dive into the most powerful tool you can have to get your business started right!

 

You’re gonna learn…
  • What documents you need to complete your return with confidence.
  • How to properly fill out a Schedule C, so you can kick it in Mexico, enjoy your marg, and know that it’s all done right.
  • How home office deduction works and how to qualify for one (have you thought of this one?).
  • About vehicle expenses, including how to make the most of your mileage deduction.
  • How to handle tips, cash, and Venmo payments so you know you’re getting it all right.
  • How to deduct up to $2,500 in equipment (and what equipment counts towards a deduction).
  • How to debunk common tax return myths that circulate in the industry because we do not have time for that!
  • How to file for an extension if you can’t file by April 15 (‘cause life happens - I get it).
  • How to deduct self-employed health insurance.
  • What start-up cost rules are so you can get the most out of your deductions.

But most importantly, you’re going to learn how to empower yourself in your business to make sound financial decisions.

And absolutely rock it.

Because they didn’t teach you this in beauty school..

You learned a lot - so much it might have felt like your brain was melting out of your ears at times. But they didn’t teach you about the realities of actually owning and running your business.

That’s why 75% of beauty pros don’t make it through their second year of business.

Ugh. My heart always hurts when I think about that stat.

But what can we do about it now? We can make sure YOU are not part of that statistic by giving you the skills and confidence you need to run your business.

‘Cause you are all over it.

You are ready for this.

I know, I know, we’ve heard it all our lives:

“Taxes are impossible! We don’t learn about them in school so we’re set up to fail.”

“Taxes are so complicated.”

“Just hire someone. It’s impossible to do them.”

“Ugh, I don’t even try to understand taxes.”

But we are NOT about letting those negative thoughts impact how you feel about yourself and your intelligence and competency when it comes to running your business today.

You can hit your goals.

You can confidently file your taxes.

You can empower yourself in your business.

You can understand taxes.

You can learn and grow and beat the stats.

I Am Ready To Take Control Of My Business’s Taxes!
How many times a day have you thought…
  • I spent so much money on school, but I feel like I’m making nothing now.
  • I want my taxes to be done right, but I can’t afford to hire a CPA.
  • I want to have a 6-figure income, but I honestly don’t know how much I’m really making.
  • I want to go on vacation next year, but I’m not even sure if I can afford to save.
  • I want to know how my finances work, but finding clients feels a lot more important right now.
  • I’ve tried to understand taxes, but all the information I’ve Googled feels too complex and not right for my situation.
  • I’m willing to try to do my own taxes, but I think I don’t have the time and I’ll do something wrong.
  • I want to be a business owner, but I don’t feel like beauty school got me ready for that.
  • I want financial freedom, but building a business is a lot rougher than I thought it would be.
  • Honestly, it’s easier to ignore my taxes and pretend they’ll go away than deal with them.
Give Me The Solution!

Welcome To Taxes Made Beautiful!

This course was specifically designed to take the stress out of taxes and empower beauty biz owners to do their own taxes. All while gaining an understanding of how their financial practices throughout the year will impact their taxes.

You’ll receive 5 modules chock-full of informational videos you can do at your own pace with step-by-step instructions on completing your return.

PLUS, you’ll also receive…

✔ Simple Checklists for gathering your documents

✔ Simple Tracking templates

✔ Plug and play cost calculators

 

So what exactly will you learn?

Module 1: Getting Set Up

Welcome to Tax 101! We’ll take it back to the basics here and cover where and how to file and make sure you’re working with the systems and basic tax documents correctly.

This module will cover...

  • What the IRS Free File is and how to make it work based on your needs
  • How to set up an account with a free file software
  • Determining your filing status - and not just the basic “are you married?” questions, but how to actually make your filing status work for you
  • How to enter personal information correctly and accurately
  • Who qualifies as a dependent and how to claim them
  • How to properly respond to the software’s interview questions

Module 2: Nonbusiness Income

  • How to enter in the information from your W-2 form
  • How to enter your Interest income from your 1099-INT form
  • How to claim your Dividend income from your 1099-DIV form

Module 3: Conquering The Schedule C - Business Income

This is the part that stumps a lot of people, but you’re not going to be one of those people. We’re going to talk you through the forms that go with this schedule and how to make sure you’re getting it done perfectly for your business.

This module will cover...

  • How to enter the basic Schedule C details - like deciding which address to use
  • What is a 1099-NEC form and how to get it on your return
  • How to enter in the information from your 1099-K form
  • When you should expect to receive a 1099-K
  • How to handle receiving payments through cash, check, or Venmo
  • How to enter in all the expenses from your profit & loss
  • What is cost of goods sold and how should that be entered on Schedule C
  • How vehicle expense deductions work
    • How to choose which deduction method will benefit you the most
  • How to know if you qualify for a home office deduction and how it works
    • How to know which method will give you the biggest deduction

Module 4: Deductions & Credits

Make sure you’re not leaving any money on the table. I’ll walk you through all the common deductions and credits, including all the pandemic credits.

  • IRA Deductions
  • Student loan interest deduction
  • Standard deduction vs. Itemizing
  • Charitable Contributions
  • Recovery Rebate Credit (aka Stimulus Payments)
  • Earned Income Tax Credit
  • Child Tax Credit
  • Child Dependent Care Credit
  • Qualified Retirement Savings Credit
  • Self Employed Coronavirus Sick Pay & Dependent Care Pay Credit (Seriously - just the money from this credit will be worth buying the entire course)
  • Health Insurance - Premium Tax Credit
  • How to defer your self-employment taxes

Module 5: Wrap it Up

Let’s get this baby out the door and you on your way to eating a bucket of ice cream and watching the Bachelor.

  • 2021 Estimated Taxes - so you won’t owe taxes when you file next year
  • State Taxes Overview
  • Finalizing your return and e-filing
  • Filing an Extension if you can’t file by 4/15
But I’ve also got two exclusive bonuses for you today!
BONUS MODULES

Bonus #1: Making Sure Your Beauty Biz Is Set Up Perfectly

  • Nervous that you might not have your business perfectly set up? No big! This bonus will cover all the basics so you can know for absolute sure your business is set up properly.

    We’ll talk about your ideal legal entity (sole prop? LLC? Corp?) - which basically means how you set your business up for taxes - and everything you should have to get your beauty biz started.

    No more worries about all the legal jargon - you’re gonna be a pro!

Bonus #2: Tax Documents Checklist

  • Don’t even know what to bring to the table when you’re ready to do your taxes?? This checklist will list out all the forms and documents you will need with you to do your taxes!

    So it’s as simple as checking them off and gettin’ started!

Bonus #3: Mileage Log

  • Driving for business, but don’t know how to keep track of your miles or what information you need?

    Use my handy dandy spreadsheet calculator to have everything you need to track your mileage deduction!

Bonus #3: Mileage Log

  • Put all of your brand elements together in a cohesive style guide, so you and any future hires have easy access to your branding.

 

Bonus #3: Mileage Log

  • Put all of your brand elements together in a cohesive style guide, so you and any future hires have easy access to your branding.
In The Beauty Taxes Made Easy Course You’ll Learn To…
１. Gather documents with confidence
２. Choose a software that will allow you to file for free
３. Enter all your information into the software and prepare quarterly estimates
４. E-file and relax
Who will you be learning from?

Michelle is a beauty school grad turned CPA who is now on a mission to help new beauty biz owners start their business and set themselves up for success.

She knows what it was like to be at the beginning - overwhelmed by finances, taxes, and the technicalities of owning a business. But she also knows that those who have the rigor to make it through beauty school can definitely conquer the finance side of their business!

She went on to become a CPA and is now dedicated to helping people just like you choose success.

She’s passionate about empowering beauty biz owners to handle their finances with ease and understand that side of their business.

You can hear more from Michelle in...

 

What’s Includes:

✓  Step-by-step guided video tutorials of how to complete your business return

✓  Simple Checklists for gathering your documents

✓  Simple Tracking templates

✓  Plug and play cost calculators

You’ll get these 🔥 bonuses so you can implement what you learn in the workshop ASAP:
BONUS MODULES
Bonus #1: Empowered Empath Interactive Workbook
  • Get strategic about your brand and your ideal clients in this bonus video and accompanying worksheet.
Bonus #2: Guided meditation audios 
  • Craft an aesthetic, professional moodboard and color palette for your brand in either of these popular free softwares.
Bonus #3: Boundaries Mini-Course
  • Put all of your brand elements together in a cohesive style guide, so you and any future hires have easy access to your branding.

 

Inside Beauty Taxes Made Easy...

 

 

  • What is and isn’t deductible
  • What documents do you need to complete your return
  • Schedule C
  • Home Office Deduction
  • Vehicle expenses - how to maintain a mileage log, how to get the most out of the mileage deduction. 
  • How to handle tips/cash payments/venmo
  • How to deduct equipment up to $2,500
  • Debunking common tax return myths that go around the industry
  • How to file an extension if they can’t file by 4/15
  • Self-employed Health insurance deduction
  • Start up cost rules

IS THERE A GUARANTEE?

Yes! A 100% Money Back Guarantee

This product has a 30 day money back guarantee. If you work through the first few modules of this course and are not completely satisfied we will refund your money. ** Refunds must be requested in writing within this refund period.

Meet Your Guide, Dr. Picara...

I first started my holistic healing journey when I was diagnosed by doctors with an incurable thyroid condition and prescribed medication for life. 

I had been dealing with chronic pain and health issues since I was a young child and at this point, I felt exhausted, lost, alone and completely disempowered. 

I knew I had to take things into my own hands for the first time in my life. My journey led me to deep self-discovery where I found spirituality, acupuncture and chinese medicine; and began to understand the connection between energy and emotions.. 

Not only did the changes I made allow me to fully heal my condition and stop medication altogether, but my relationships, mood, boundaries and life improved on all levels.

Now, I have been able to assist hundreds of my students and clients to heal themselves, build internal power, learn to listen to their inner wisdom, and change their lives.

Maria's Brand with A Plan workshop was EXACTLY what I needed for my business! I was overwhelmed and really didn't know where to start with establishing a brand that represented me AND spoke to my ideal clients.

This workshop walked me step by step through the process of building a brand that is unique to me and connects with my clients.

She is amazing at what she does and is absolutely my go-to expert when it comes to branding my business!

II now have the tools and the plan I need to createt my brand!

Jen Dys - Level Up Business Creative

Brand With a Plan is perfect for services providers, consultants, strategists, and coaches like:

  • Virtual Assistants
  • Bookkeepers
  • Copywriters
  • Online Business Managers
  • Pinterest Strategists
  • Business Integrators
  • Systems Specialists
  • Podcast Managers
  • Business Coaches
  • Mindset Coaches
  • Social Media Managers
If any of these sounds like you, keep reading, because you’re exactly where you need to be.
Inside The Empowered Empath Program:
Workshop Curriculum

Week One: Secret Tools of Successful HSPs/Empaths.

  • How to clarify your brand messaging and positioning so you can create your strategic brand aesthetic.

Week Two: Real Self Care & Self Love Practices.

  • Choose your cohesive brand elements like your color palette, type suite, shapes, patterns, textures, and photography.

Week Three: Overcoming Confusion & Self Doubt: How to Trust Myself.

  • Learn how to use your new brand elements and where to implement your brand with a plan!

Week Four: Boundaries - What is Mine & What is Yours?

  • Learn how to use your new brand elements and where to implement your brand with a plan!

Week Five: Overcoming Guilt & Shame.

  • Learn how to use your new brand elements and where to implement your brand with a plan!

Week Six: Standing Up for Yourself.

  • Learn how to use your new brand elements and where to implement your brand with a plan!

Week Seven: Saying No & Stop Overgiving.

  • Learn how to use your new brand elements and where to implement your brand with a plan!

Week Eight: Blocking Negativity.

  • Learn how to use your new brand elements and where to implement your brand with a plan!
Inside The Empowered Empath Program:
Workshop Curriculum
Week One: Secret Tools of Successful HSPs/Empaths

  • How to clarify your brand messaging and positioning so you can create your strategic brand aesthetic.
Week Two: Real Self Care & Self Love Practices 

  • Choose your cohesive brand elements like your color palette, type suite, shapes, patterns, textures, and photography.
Week Three: Overcoming Confusion & Self Doubt: How to Trust Myself
  • Learn how to use your new brand elements and where to implement your brand with a plan!
Week Four: Boundaries - What is Mine & What is Yours?

  • Learn how to use your new brand elements and where to implement your brand with a plan!
Week Five: Overcoming Guilt & Shame

  • Learn how to use your new brand elements and where to implement your brand with a plan!
Week Six: Standing Up for Yourself  

  • Learn how to use your new brand elements and where to implement your brand with a plan!
Week Seven: Saying No & Stop Overgiving

  • Learn how to use your new brand elements and where to implement your brand with a plan!
Week Eight: Blocking Negativity

  • Learn how to use your new brand elements and where to implement your brand with a plan!
Other high sensitive people just like you are joining Empowered Empaths because...

 

“I currently feel blah about my brand.  It was a "get something done" job.  Now I am ready to start working on a new fresh brand that is clearly me... Cant wait!! “

-Jan C.

“I’m super excited to join this workshop. I’m newer on the side of business. I put together my own logo, colors and fonts based on what I like, but I don't know whether or not that will connect with the people I’m trying to attract to my business.”

-Jen D.

 "I want to do more with my brand that matches my personality a little bit more, but it seems like I can’t make that happen.”

-Lacie M.

“I’m so excited for this. This is exactly what I need right now. I have shifted in how I want people to feel about my brand and I’m really struggling with making those design decisions right now”

Brittany F.

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Ready to create your embrace your intuitive gifts, and thrive as an Empowered Empath?

Join us for this transformative and healing journey at the special founders rate for just $497!

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I'M READY TO BECOME AN EMPOWERED EMPATH!
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🌟 If you want to create an authentic, empowering brand that oozes you...

✨ If you want your brand to attract your dreamiest, high-ticket clients…

⚡ If you want to stop Googling and start creating your perfect branding…

The Brand With a Plan Workshop is meant for you.
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Join The Empowered Empaths Live 8 Week Container Today!
  • 8 Weekly LIVE guided training sessions with Dr. Picara on course material (Valued at $1,999)
  • Empowered Empath Digital Course (Valued at $997)
  • Interactive workbook, meditations & daily practices (Valued at $199)
  • Weekly live Q&A with Dr. Picara (Value: $499)
  • Safe & Supportive Online Community 
  • 8 Weekly LIVE guided training sessions with Dr. Picara on course material (Valued at $1,999)
  • Empowered Empath Digital Course (Valued at $997)
  • Interactive workbook, meditations & daily practices (Valued at $199)
  • Weekly live Q&A with Dr. Picara (Value: $499)
  • Safe & Supportive Online Community
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If the answer is "YES, I'm in!"... Congratulations, you've already had a breakthrough in self-love! Hop into the Empowered Empath Live Container today before it fills up!  

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