Tax Tips for House Cleaners and Maids

What tax tips for house cleaners and maids do I need to know to grow my cleaning business? Are taxes and spending part of a cleaning business plan? And are there tax tips or tax deductions that are standard for house cleaners and maids?
We Ask a House Cleaner about tax tips and ways to track expenses and receipts. Angela Brown gives recommends accounting software like TurboTax, QuickBooks, FreshBooks. Whether you do e-filing or you hire an accountant, your cleaning service wins when you pay your taxes.
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[@AskAngelaBrown]

Do you dread doing your business taxes - tax preparations? Well, let me help alleviate some of that dread and fear with a few strategies to help you understand taxes and the software available to make them easier to figure out. Just watch this playlist of videos. Sounds to good to be true? Just click! kzbin.info/aero/PLh1fKdNH3piS1RSLBwlQhmizPTrIepybP

[@truckingwithtobee]

You are so right in what you’re saying! Make sure you are involved in your taxes and bookwork. You can have somebody look over your work but do not give it over to them 100%. We had a tax accountant that was telling us they were filing taxes and showing us tax returns and everything. They had made up bogus tax returns and for three years they didn’t pay the IRS on our behalf. We were signing the IRS checks but they were cashing them and keeping the money. And we have two businesses that they were doing that to. Don’t ever let anybody have 100% control over your money and business. Because if you’re too lazy or say you aren’t good at it or whatever your explanation is it will come back to bite you in your ass. Good information, Angela! As always! Man do I wish that I discovered you years ago. I literally only discovered your channel a few weeks ago.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Oh no, I am just seeing this post, and my heart breaks for you. I hate that you were taken advantage of this way and that the tax accountant absconded with your money. 😭I'm sending you a big virtual hug. 🤗

[@MapSpawn]

I literally do everything you tell me to. I got insurance and bonding 5 mins after watching the video you recommended it in. Now I'm buying Turbo Tax lol. Thank you!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 🤗

[@angelah1845]

Oh my God!!! I love love LOVE you Angela Brown! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this presentation and sharing it 🙏

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Yay! I am so glad you liked this video and left me a comment. I appreciate you! 😊

[@nononsense6875]

Seriously this is a spectacular tutorial for people thinking about opening a small business!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you so much, I appreciate your kind comment : )

[@thecleaningfairies7166]

Priceless information! Very much appreciated it :)

[@WhatEverMan73]

Great info. Just organized my receipts and will now look into software to lessen the burden of doing our taxes at the end of the year. This channel is so helpful, thank you.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for watching my video : )

[@karenbryant1009]

Thank you Angela, I appreciate the information that you are providing. I keep my own books and I have been keeping all of my receipts In order.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

That’s wonderful! Keep up the good work. 🤗

[@christinemadrazo6755]

Brava Angela. Thank you.

[@Ellajimenez93]

Thank you, You are wonderful 😊

[@jimmyjimmy7240]

This method is I think for people who have the time and patience but you can also make one business bank account separate from your personal account. I went to a different bank and opened another account, I use my checking for all my expenses and savings for all my income (checking is all money going out - savings is all money coming in.) I keep my personal money and what I pay myself (from the business savings account) in my personal bank account. This way all my expenses are in one area and broken down by purchase. I can also see how much money is coming in and how much I'm paying myself. This is like being your own QuickBooks (but free) but you have to be very hands on. And then I use Microsoft XL to keep track of everything myself. This is also something I have to sit down every night to take care of, but I want to be in complete control of my business. You have to learn what tax deductible and what's not, what's an expense and what's not, what your self employed income tax is, sales tax, etc.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for watching the show.

[@thewifemommylife8238]

thanks for the video , helpful .

[@ecddid]

Awesome information!!!! Thank you!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I appreciate you watching my video! 🤗

[@analaparradeturcios6003]

Thank you, you’re very well explained

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Glad you think so! Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂

[@samzworldofeducationNfun]

Appreciate this information 🙏

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@lillianbelangerutube]

Thank you!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching. :-)

[@celinalima1194]

Great woman 👩 thank you so much for the advice us ❤

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You are so welcome! Any time!❤

[@kristianclevenger2652]

Are there any services we ought to be charging customers tax on?

[@chefsabbaa7896]

I like it! I am learning quickbooks and it’s fun but for accountants. 😂

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂

[@tigergooner7214]

@@AskAngelaBrown Hi there Angela I'm in Australia 🇦🇺 does this help me to claim the benefits the same way 😊 🤔

[@elflok5383]

great video! When is a good time to "legalize" your business if you are just starting out? do you need to wait until tax season (to do your first schedule c)?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Here is a playlist of videos on legalizing your business: kzbin.info/aero/PLh1fKdNH3piT6AAU4i7u0-SQTOrYkjz9z Wishing you the best with your company. 👍

[@btk1jammonster884]

I thankyou for deep depth details, im looking for 1 simple thing, when i do my taxes in March , how much should i have separated from each account? 25%?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

+Btk1 JamMonster 30% is what we recommend to all our cleaning business owners.

[@nicoletrom7787]

Hi. Thank you for all of the great information. Is there a video that explains if I pay taxes under my DBA(without a tax ID), can I still issue the customer a 1099 for their tax deductions? If so, what is the appropriate way to issue that?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hi Nicole, I'm unsure if we've created a video for this, but yes, you can request a W9 form from an independent contractor even if you're a sole proprietor doing business as (DBA). When it comes time to pay your taxes instead of using an EIN, you will use your Social Security Number to report your income. I do recommend though if you will be using independent contractors and you are running a business, that you eventually apply for an EIN.

[@wholesomeparenting2.015]

Hello i wanted to know how i would pay taxes if i get paid in cash mostly ... Would i have to get the two software's you were talking about and they would pay the taxes for me ?

[@wholesomeparenting2.015]

@@AskAngelaBrown ok thank you so much for your help .. Oh and can i get a business account with a bank and do it that way as well or Would my best bet be turbo tax.

[@cloudcleaningservices9272]

How to I find out how much out you my rent could be deducted if I se a room as storage?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Use a program like Turbo Tax to log in all your deductions. There is a standard deduction (a percentage) of your house. So you figure out how many square feet of space of your home you are using for your business and enter that and it spits you out a number.

[@federicomelgar325]

How do you obtain a license or certification for house cleaning?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Here is a link to a video on getting a business license: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKqWZ61ooq6enrc Check out SavvyCleaner.com for information on membership for cleaning certification.

[@lovetodaylisa3967]

I have fresh books!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for sharing!!!😍

[@jesus1sl0rd56]

If i am cleaning houses on my own, do i need to get a license? Or can i just file under my name. And say i made this much money cleaning houses this year

[@AskAngelaBrown]

This video might help as it explains why you need a license and the situations you don’t need one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKqWZ61ooq6enrc

[@chosenone6269]

What is the best way for them to pay you

[@AskAngelaBrown]

A great way to be paid is to have a credit card on file that is charged after the cleaning. I hope this helps : )

[@tatianasapojnikova4672]

What to do if I didn’t safe any receipts?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

If you have a bank account, you probably have itemized purchases on your statement that can help you re-construct your purchases for the year. Get in the habit of logging your purchases into a software program like TurboTax so you can take the proper deductions.

[@ginalex4life]

Is it only turbo tax? Can H&R block do the same?

[@charlottenewberry4661]

I was wondering the same thing because that is who we use.

[@wendiesioux]

You can go to a tax preparer like H&R Block or Jackson Hewitt and they can prepare your schedule C for you. I would let them know in advance that you have self employment income so they can match up the right tax pro with your return. I work as a tax professional and we encourage our clients who are starting a new business to come in so we can chat about keeping records of income and expenses and any other questions they may have.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for sharing this information!

[@Alicia_zzz]

I live in Texas, do I collect sale tax from customer?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hey Sunny, It's a really gray area because some states do and some states don't and the laws change all the time. I'd contact your account and find out the standard for your area for service based businesses. And if you are required to charge what is required tax rate is for your state. Here's an article that may help www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/sales-tax-compliance/article/12428980/6-types-of-services-subject-to-sales-tax

[@NicoleFresh2]

My cleaning business is an LLC, but it's just me. So I'm basically going to be paying double taxes?

[@twouppers4541]

Not true

[@rossit.2924]

I think a LLC pays more taxes than a S Corporation

[@shannonrose2199]

I need to know that too. I am about to get an LLC and it's just me. But now I don't know if I should.

[@venkataRaoBommineni957]

Are we allowed to deduct to claim GST

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Yes, you can typically claim GST deductions for business-related expenses, but I suggest consulting with a tax professional, so you're following the correct procedures

[@MrBrian987987]

My advice: If you don't know what a schedule C is, don't do your own taxes.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you for sharing your tip and thanks for watching.

[@seniora_jendy8914]

I don't like this topic. Lol

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hahaha...no one likes to talk about taxes, especially if we have to pay them!