Tax Basics For Beginners (Taxes 101)

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  • The tax code is over 70,000 pages long, so it's understandable why so many people find taxes to be challenging, but I'm here to help explain taxes simply and easily for everyone with my tax basics for beginners.
    Book a Tax Services Discovery Call: schedule.lyfetaxes.com/discov...
    If you watch this entire video then you will discover:
    - How the tax system works
    - How taxes are calculated (looking at taxable income, tax deductions, and tax credits)
    - Why taxes work differently for businesses and investors
    - Review how to file a tax return
    - How to put together a tax plan
    Timestamps
    Taxes 101 (0:00)
    #1 What are taxes? (1:50)
    #2 How tax system works (3:15)
    #3 How taxes are calcualated (5:50)
    #4 Tax Deductions vs Tax Credits (7:34)
    #5 Tax Incentives (9:15)
    #6 Different Types of Income (11:25)
    #7 How to File Taxes (13:00)
    #8 How to Create a Simple Tax Plan (14:42)
    My Little Secret (17:37)
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    How to File Taxes as an Individual: • How to File Your 1040 ...
    15 Individual Strategies to Reduce Taxes: • 15 Individual Tax Stra...
    How Tax Planning can Save Millions: • How Tax Planning Can S...
    7 Popular Tax Write-Offs That Could Trigger an IRS Audit: • 7 Popular Tax Write Of...
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    Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for informational purposes only and is not meant to take the place of professional legal, accounting, or financial advice. If you have any legal questions about this video or the subjects discussed, or any other legal matter, you should consult with an attorney or tax professional in your jurisdiction (i.e. where you live).

КОМЕНТАРІ • 179

  • @nikkiau1
    @nikkiau1 2 роки тому +58

    I got confused where you mention the progressive taxing. In the example, you said we would be taxed 10,924 @ 24% and the rest would be taxed at the Other tax rates. Is the OTHER in this example, the 89,076? And if so what is the “other tax rates”? I was following then that threw me off. Thank you for sharing!!

    • @LYFEAccounting
      @LYFEAccounting  2 роки тому +30

      Thanks for the comment as others may have this same question and I admit it could have been explained better in this video.
      So, the remainder of the $89,075 would continue to get taxed at progressively lower rates, going down to 22% tax rate (between $41,775 to $89,075) then, 12% (between $10,275 to $41,775) and finally 10%.
      In this video, I have a visual that may make this easier to understand (starts at 3 minute mark): ua-cam.com/video/6pEkMBQJc6A/v-deo.html

    • @nikkiau1
      @nikkiau1 2 роки тому +10

      @@LYFEAccounting thank you!! After I commented, I went into analysis mode and thought that’s what you were talking about but I didn’t want to assume lol. Thank you again! My favorite UA-cam channel as a new entrepreneur!

    • @jeffiroth8899
      @jeffiroth8899 Рік тому +3

      ​@LYFE Accounting I had the same question too, but figured that's what you meant. I barely crept up into a higher tax bracket this year, and I feel a lot better now knowing that ALL of that income won't be taxed at the higher rate 😅

    • @keithcharles8214
      @keithcharles8214 Рік тому +1

      @@LYFEAccounting super helpful, i admire your humility and also the "fix it" video, it really helped! In Jesus name.

    • @ansewe4207
      @ansewe4207 Рік тому

      @@nikkiau1 how is your entrepreneur journey going?

  • @kingachuu
    @kingachuu 5 місяців тому +76

    I am 14 and I have no clue why I wound up here, but I’m staying.

    • @profesionalidiot8924
      @profesionalidiot8924 3 місяці тому +11

      Best topic you’ll ever invest time in bruv. Taxing sytem is mad.

    • @arkadihughes4893
      @arkadihughes4893 3 місяці тому +3

      Learn about taxes and how you can use credit (debt) and you'll thank yourself so much when you're in your early 20s

    • @brookebakes8929
      @brookebakes8929 3 місяці тому +3

      that makes 2 of us lmao

    • @cinemaless09
      @cinemaless09 2 місяці тому +2

      I make a third 14 year old who doesn’t know why I need to be here

    • @noahjohnson-or4wc
      @noahjohnson-or4wc 2 місяці тому +1

      fourth here but im 15

  • @marcusakiti7608
    @marcusakiti7608 Рік тому +115

    Not even 5 min in and I'm very impressed by the professionalism, simplicity, and thoroughness of the explanation. I would have killed to have this offered as a high school or college course. Using this to better understand ecommerce entrepreneurship for potential investment. Good stuff.

  • @mikklostopheles
    @mikklostopheles Рік тому +14

    Crazy how now that I’m older and outta school it’s a lot easier for me to learn

  • @lenabluetv
    @lenabluetv 5 місяців тому +19

    OMG Thank you so much for breaking this down the way you did. It’s embarrassing but I’m 28 and don’t know much at all about taxes.😢
    Thank goodness for you 🫶🏾

  • @purser116
    @purser116 2 роки тому +18

    Very important information here. I know taxes are boring for most people but this info is invaluable

  • @danielax2350
    @danielax2350 Рік тому +8

    Ok I am amaze of your presentation. I love how you explained the basic tax information process. Your communication was fast but I was still able to understand you well. OMG, you should be a professor for ACCT in income tax.

  • @Fingaladinga
    @Fingaladinga Рік тому +30

    If our useless education system taught things like this, we wouldn't need to spend so much time playing catch up after graduating.
    Thanks for making it easier! Definitely saving this vid.

  • @FL_SauceGod
    @FL_SauceGod 6 місяців тому +11

    I still don't get it I got to watch 10x more time 😂

  • @monicadevilbiss6438
    @monicadevilbiss6438 Рік тому +2

    This video was wonderful! Thank you! I learned so much!

  • @joseventura4407
    @joseventura4407 2 місяці тому

    Love this video, just getting started how to prepare taxes. You definitely do a great job explaining this up

  • @Donna-uq7sx
    @Donna-uq7sx Рік тому +1

    Loved the info. Very clearly stated.

  • @Angela-kg2qp
    @Angela-kg2qp Рік тому +3

    this is very informative and well explained. thank you very much

  • @854diva
    @854diva 8 місяців тому +2

    Great job and thank you so much for the information my brother.

  • @CharlieCoopertv
    @CharlieCoopertv Рік тому +2

    Super helpful! Thanks for this!

  • @silusvilus6544
    @silusvilus6544 Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much for this, very informative!!

  • @noname-ct2rw
    @noname-ct2rw 2 місяці тому

    Great video. Easy to follow along and to comprehend, it also answered all of my questions.

  • @diamondcosby4468
    @diamondcosby4468 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much! So helpful 🎉

  • @kusineramom
    @kusineramom Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing this video

  • @rainygorges3403
    @rainygorges3403 Рік тому +1

    Thank you brother. God bless.

  • @FinancialFreedomMadeSimple
    @FinancialFreedomMadeSimple 2 роки тому

    Great information! Thanks for sharing

  • @josy138
    @josy138 Рік тому

    This is the most helpful video I’ve ever seen in my life 🙏🏼🙈🤣

  • @elizabethsteele4633
    @elizabethsteele4633 4 місяці тому

    Very good lesson with the topics clearly explained . Thanks

  • @carloslandaverde6475
    @carloslandaverde6475 Рік тому +6

    The best explained video I have found on this subject. Congratulations! Subscribed

  • @triki-beats
    @triki-beats Рік тому

    This video is GOLD presented by GOAT !!!

  • @heavenlynaturalholistichealing

    Great information Sean! Thanks for sharing your great knowledge to us.

  • @lukasgisler
    @lukasgisler Рік тому

    Great content. THank you!

  • @tonioyendis4464
    @tonioyendis4464 Рік тому

    GreatInfo! WellDelivered! ThankYouSir!

  • @rbg1533
    @rbg1533 Рік тому +1

    You do a great job young man. You are easy to understand and you explain things in great detaii. You also look professional and dress nice for the video.

  • @ryloswift
    @ryloswift Рік тому

    AMAZING VIDEO THANKS💯

  • @TW-fr7km
    @TW-fr7km Рік тому

    I love all your videos.

  • @WindowsAndWheelsDetailing
    @WindowsAndWheelsDetailing Рік тому +11

    Maaaaan, such a great video. Im going to watch this one a couple of times. TY for putting this together. The earned vs unearned bit was gold. Also clarifying the PROGRESSIVE tax brackets was very helpful. I do have a question for capital gains tax…is it also progressive in that, the first $40,400 is taxed at 0% and only the amount over that is taxed at 15% …or is it 15% no matter what if your taxable income is over that $40,400?

  • @josettedelus2356
    @josettedelus2356 Рік тому

    Great video!!

  • @catscreations2233
    @catscreations2233 Рік тому +15

    I never thought the Progressive tax was really fair it stands to say the more you make the more taxes you owe, which wouldn’t that hinder someone from wanting to be successful and rich when they know they’re gonna have to pay way more money in taxes. I personally own a business and it’s frustrating.

    • @MacCurtisHolisticHealthTalk
      @MacCurtisHolisticHealthTalk Рік тому +2

      True that. What I notice is people that make more money, don't care much about the taxes. Its the people that make very little that make lots noise from what I've seen as Tax preparer. Paying taxes made me more interested in learning about them. I've done taxes in 5 other states, for military, civilians & IRS free program (VITA). You can really save money when know more about taxes. Owning business is Hard work!! If you luv what you do its easier. I had several businesses, I worked 10 -12 hrs day. I later investigated Passive income. Work is very minimal depending on the entity. Passive income can require very little work & still get nice pay off. If interested, I know a few passive income. Reply back.

    • @loganperry5669
      @loganperry5669 Рік тому +1

      @@MacCurtisHolisticHealthTalk passive income? I prefer to WORK for my money

    • @i_KillCampersDayZKillCamZ
      @i_KillCampersDayZKillCamZ Рік тому +5

      @@MacCurtisHolisticHealthTalk pretty obvious people that make less will make alot noise about taxes we're chosen between paying rent or eatting to survive how tf can we afford taxes we cant even eat?

  • @cgriffin397
    @cgriffin397 5 місяців тому

    Awesome material

  • @charinnikrasch9105
    @charinnikrasch9105 7 місяців тому

    This is very helpfull!

  • @midnightthoughts7608
    @midnightthoughts7608 Рік тому +4

    Very informative. Thanks for sharing this! 👍👍👍

    • @LYFEAccounting
      @LYFEAccounting  Рік тому

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @midnightthoughts7608
      @midnightthoughts7608 Рік тому

      @@LYFEAccounting I'm a CPA from the Philippines, but I love to work remotely in the company from the US and is veerrry much interested to learn more about the practices in the US for me to be able to land a great job. :)

  • @TheBookofrhymes
    @TheBookofrhymes 3 місяці тому

    Phenomenal job!

  • @AllysaWooley-cf9jh
    @AllysaWooley-cf9jh 10 місяців тому +2

    Could you make a video on where we are supposed to go to pay taxes and also how often do you pay property taxes.

  • @JMX1521
    @JMX1521 5 місяців тому

    Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @jamescarter2013
    @jamescarter2013 2 роки тому +1

    Great break down

  • @venessarodriguez676
    @venessarodriguez676 Рік тому +2

    Great video! Thank you for the break down!

  • @alyssagrace19
    @alyssagrace19 11 днів тому

    love how the like button lit up when he said that😂

  • @IamBardsongWolf
    @IamBardsongWolf 2 місяці тому

    I took an economy class and we discussed taxes but to this level. They should teach this in schools.

  • @noni6337
    @noni6337 Рік тому

    Been looking for video like this New employee in USA ...Tax system is different from my country I needed explanation

  • @anraloninielsen661
    @anraloninielsen661 7 місяців тому

    Excellent 👌👏👏

  • @teachme7210
    @teachme7210 6 місяців тому

    great content

  • @genevievequenumpaulemarie7539
    @genevievequenumpaulemarie7539 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for this so helpful video

  • @engineer6093
    @engineer6093 Рік тому

    Great.

  • @htownali
    @htownali 3 місяці тому

    Your amazing bro

  • @Bigballer200
    @Bigballer200 День тому +2

    I’m 11 and taxes seem easy to fill out but annoying because they take tons of for bs reasons

  • @madisonluvv5261
    @madisonluvv5261 Рік тому

    Thank you☺️

  • @LivingLife972
    @LivingLife972 7 місяців тому

    thanks for this video. Can everything be done online?

  • @SkreenGG
    @SkreenGG Рік тому +20

    Sir, this video was well crafted, well delivered, and right on time. God Bless you. I understood everything and I’m eager to learn more. I feel like I should pay you for all this good knowledge, subscribing now.
    Thanks Mr. Sean

  • @ryanfrizzell736
    @ryanfrizzell736 5 місяців тому

    Love it

  • @tuandukehuynh6357
    @tuandukehuynh6357 Рік тому

    Awesome video! I just subscribed. Can you please tell me what brand of white dress shirt you have on? It fits very nicely.

  • @ThaoNguyen-uc2br
    @ThaoNguyen-uc2br Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this! Do you happen to have a video with a a more detailed breakdown of how to calculate a personalized tax plan? I started doing this but need a bit more guidance.

  • @normiepierre-louis561
    @normiepierre-louis561 11 місяців тому

    Damn after all these years. I’m 43 and I understand taxes more now than I ever did!

  • @user-ph7hf3xe8d
    @user-ph7hf3xe8d 4 місяці тому

    I greatly appreciate all the information provided

  • @darlenelee7239
    @darlenelee7239 Рік тому +1

    I subscribed to your channel. I have question--how do you find the Total Tax on your state income tax form?

  • @SpicyCarrot-gt2ud
    @SpicyCarrot-gt2ud 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so much. Im not worrying as much on how to do taxes. Why dont they teach us this in school?

  • @ts3858
    @ts3858 Рік тому

    Can you do a video of trust taxation and forms 1041, 541 and k-1s...? 🙏

  • @jasonswack3583
    @jasonswack3583 10 місяців тому

    How do you calculuate your total income for the year?

  • @antoniorodriguez-gj2fg
    @antoniorodriguez-gj2fg 8 місяців тому

    Im 100% new to learning this stuff, i just started my own business and figured the best way to start was to understand the money side and tax side of it first, I searched " taxes for dummies" because thats how i thought id have to learn it. But youve explained it damn good, there were a few times going through this video when i had to go to a different video that explains a certain term or algorithm, which was very few times. I did think it was odd that the chapter, "6 different types of income" was called that because it really only explains earned income, unearned and briefly goes into the subsets of those things like W2 income and the sale of assets and qualified dividends. This video did explain alot of things i didnt know, very well. And it was easy to stay caught up with what you were saying and how you were phrasing things. It helped tons and i will be watching more videos of yours on this topic.

  • @devettam
    @devettam 10 місяців тому

    great

  • @makitaharvey
    @makitaharvey 2 роки тому +16

    Thank you! Do you have a basic business tax 101 for beginners?

  • @china6230
    @china6230 5 місяців тому

    Do I need to report on settlement. I got paid by auto insurance company injuries ? Thank you

  • @DorkityTheGillySoose
    @DorkityTheGillySoose 5 місяців тому

    What am I doing at 14 years old watching a video on how to do your taxes??
    (Great vid btw I can now do my taxes :D )

  • @peterguindo1576
    @peterguindo1576 8 днів тому

    Interesting

  • @fyori7376
    @fyori7376 7 місяців тому

    How you find out how much tax you've paid or you're owed/owe?

  • @juanvalles9153
    @juanvalles9153 Рік тому

    Really very good explanation about taxes. Thanks very much

  • @jennifershirah5095
    @jennifershirah5095 9 місяців тому

    My husband owned a business with his 2 brothers. For the last 2 years it seemed they had all the necessary documents they needed for all of us to file our taxes correctly. But just a month ago they can to the decision to hire my husband on. I called the IRS hoping to get some information but only reach and automated message that told me I could find the correct forms I need online. I’m not sure what forms he will need since their business is LLC and he owns part of the business but is also self-employed under that business. I hear of Schedule C and 1040. Would these be the correct forms?

  • @hellangel230
    @hellangel230 Рік тому +1

    I am working from january 2023 as self employed , do i need to calculate and pay tax on april 2023?

  • @candacenewman3902
    @candacenewman3902 Рік тому +2

    Cal-cu-late*

  • @lisabruun9119
    @lisabruun9119 Рік тому

    Thx for the video. May I ask where your company is based out of? I could not find an address just mail contact. We’re outside the country needing to file taxes.

  • @tommyt2974
    @tommyt2974 2 роки тому +11

    What does filing your taxes mean?
    Do you do this physically or digitally?
    I am a super beginner at taxes and this video was a bit helpful but I’m still ignorant towards a lot of things related to taxes

    • @LYFEAccounting
      @LYFEAccounting  2 роки тому +3

      You can file your taxes digitally. For the most basic tax situations you can use a website like TurboTax

    • @tommyt2974
      @tommyt2974 2 роки тому +2

      @@LYFEAccounting Thank you for replying!!

    • @crockerakahops90sjumpmantexas
      @crockerakahops90sjumpmantexas Рік тому +2

      We pay taxes to ffund the goverment

  • @brendanPianoPro
    @brendanPianoPro 11 місяців тому

    I have a question
    If your doing UA-cam and you make money.
    Does the governor coutn your taxes or do you have to caculate and send.
    Also if you don’t have a bank account and you make money on UA-cam where is it stored.

  • @sibanisingh9719
    @sibanisingh9719 Рік тому +1

    Hi ! Could you suggest me, which video I should watch after this one as I'm beginners

    • @sedematv4364
      @sedematv4364 Рік тому

      Hi where are learning it. I’m also interested in tax programs

  • @marieazrak1951
    @marieazrak1951 4 місяці тому

    Another state and federal tax is aquariums and zoos and museums

  • @grod4416
    @grod4416 2 місяці тому

    I need to rewatch with a notepad.

  • @Cantetinza17
    @Cantetinza17 Рік тому

    My coworker resales flannels and he always writes off his cigarettes on his taxes as entertainment. I think that he's on a slippery slope with that one.

  • @No-dy3zk
    @No-dy3zk 8 місяців тому

    I know this probably isn’t the place but thinking about how taxes are done I think it would be better if the government takes a certain percentage of your income rather than doing a flat or doing brakets. For example lets say a fast food worker makes 1,000 dollars a week and a business man makes 10,000 dollars a week. Now if the government were to tax it by taking 1% out of each then both will be left with a take home income of 990 dollars for the fast food worker and 9,900 for the business man. But this isn’t including what the government needs.

  • @andrewnielsen8032
    @andrewnielsen8032 2 роки тому

    Loving all the content!! So if I take money from my LLC and dump it into real estate I don't pay taxes on it?

    • @LYFEAccounting
      @LYFEAccounting  2 роки тому

      It's not that simple, but real estate can wipe off (deduct) 20-50% of your taxable income through bonus depreciation. Does that make sense?

    • @andrewnielsen8032
      @andrewnielsen8032 2 роки тому

      Gotcha thanks

    • @purser116
      @purser116 2 роки тому

      Wish it were that easy. Realestate offers tons of tax benefits but the government never loses the game of taxes.

  • @heisenberg7415
    @heisenberg7415 3 місяці тому

    To defeat your enemy, you must understand them better than you understand yourself.

  • @Onibi_87
    @Onibi_87 5 місяців тому +4

    Just hearing all this information makes me dizzy

  • @theloudhouse1461
    @theloudhouse1461 Рік тому +1

    We need thriving income

  • @elitonb1
    @elitonb1 10 місяців тому

    Hi, If I buy a house can I make tax deductions. as investor ?

  • @pinkyd789
    @pinkyd789 2 роки тому +1

    What if I filled for my LLC last year, but something unexpectedly happened and I had to put things on hold as far as selling anything, but I still continued to purchase merchandise for my business? How do I go about filling my taxes in this instance? Thanks for your time and services.

    • @LYFEAccounting
      @LYFEAccounting  2 роки тому

      It sounds like you still have some expenses related to your business that should be filed. Not 100% sure of your question, but if you want some help reach out to us at lyfetaxes.com

  • @AdmiralBison
    @AdmiralBison 2 місяці тому

    There ought to be another category of "Unearned Income" - Shareholders and Real Estates
    They shouldn't be lumped in with the more "Social services" related aspects of "unearned income" (Which many of these actually are earned income and safety nets)
    Rich 1% of shareholders own 53% of all corporate stocks
    Rich 9% of shareholders own 38% of all corporate stocks
    Self made billionaires are rare or a myth as most of it is by pure nepotism and inheritance and are more a drain on an economy as the only time they put money into an economy is through further investment...which sucks more out of any Economy,
    The real job creators are small local and medium businesses, which are increasingly struggling against corporations owned by these shareholders.
    Their capital gains tax or what little taxes they pay needs to go back to FDR levels and beyond.
    Pass more of those tax breaks to the small and medium business, emphasize more independent businesses (no shareholders or family operated)
    Nationalize certain critical industries /corporations - Boeing, Texas's energy grid,

  • @saifalhelali8111
    @saifalhelali8111 2 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @deraytaxpro
    @deraytaxpro 7 місяців тому

    I'm trying to connect with other brothers in the tax industry. I've been in the industry for about 5 yrs and I only work with women. Nothing wrong with that but I wouldn't mind having some brothers to talk to in this industry

  • @melissamoore6539
    @melissamoore6539 Рік тому

    Having just moved to the US from a country where your taxes are simple and done FOR you ... this makes me SOOOOO angry. WHY DOES IT NEED TO BE THIS COMPLICATED? !?!?! Before a % came out of my paycheck each month. Thats it. Being married, having kids... none of this mattered. You work, you earn interest on investments... etc... you just pay your taxes. You never have to DO anthing. It's so transparent.

  • @Rdn55
    @Rdn55 Рік тому

    not sure if I heard this correctly ua-cam.com/video/Cox8rLXYAGQ/v-deo.html, is it either a person can use the tax deduction "OR" tax credit. they cant use both?

  • @Jesusismykin
    @Jesusismykin Рік тому

    👍

  • @Mrrayban_007
    @Mrrayban_007 3 місяці тому

    Bit lost so you said from 40k we pay alsmot 13 in tax and then you said the 27k is taxable?! What does that mean if tax been paid

  • @heavenwinfield
    @heavenwinfield Рік тому

    I remember I worked a week at Wendys once. And got back 2 dollars😂. And i followed the video halfway long but I just thought about undressing him from that tie.😅😐 I said id never make enough to have to pay taxes anyways.

  • @user-or3kr3ye6o
    @user-or3kr3ye6o 2 місяці тому

    God love you

  • @sandmastermaster
    @sandmastermaster 8 місяців тому

    1:56 video starts

  • @vanessaalondra8228
    @vanessaalondra8228 Рік тому

    👍🏽

  • @soundsgood12
    @soundsgood12 8 місяців тому

    Your doing a good service, but is this really Taxes 101and not an advanced class?!