The One Thing I Happily Outsource: Taxes

There are some problems I'll wrestle with myself.

Taxes are not one of them. 😅

Taxes can feel like a maze designed by accountants, lawyers, and a few very determined squirrels with calculators. When it comes to that world, I'm perfectly happy to bring in a professional guide.

But there's one system I recommend to keep things simple during the year.

The 33 / 33 / 33 Method

Every dollar that comes in gets split three ways:

• 33% → Operating Costs

This covers the tools, software, marketing, and expenses needed to run the business.

• 33% → Taxes

Set this aside immediately so tax season doesn't feel like a financial ambush.

• 33% → Income

This is what you actually pay yourself.

Why This Works

The magic is in the tax bucket.

By setting aside taxes throughout the year, you avoid the panic of a giant bill showing up later. Even better, that money quietly grows your emergency buffer while it sits there waiting for tax time.

Think of it like building a financial sandbag wall before the storm hits.

When April arrives, instead of saying:

💥 "How am I going to pay this?!"

You're saying:

😎 "Already handled."

⚡ Credit Avenger Question

How do you handle taxes?

Do you:

1️⃣ Set money aside throughout the year

2️⃣ Deal with it when tax season arrives

3️⃣ Outsource the whole thing and sleep better at night?

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