The All in One Beginner’s Guide to Small Business Taxes

100 Practical Tips to Maximize Your Deductions, Keep the IRS Off Your Back, and Save Thousands Every Year

By: Evan Carlisle

Narrated by: Cory Rodis

If tax season makes your stomach drop, you’re not alone—and you’re not the problem. This book was written for freelancers, coaches, Etsy sellers, and small business owners who’ve ever thought, “Am I doing this right?” or “What if I get audited?”

The All in One Beginner’s Guide to Small Business Taxes is a practical, no-fluff audiobook that meets you where you are—whether you’re side hustling or self-employed full-time. It’s not just about hearing tax advice. It’s about finally understanding how taxes work for your business—and using that knowledge to save more, stress less, and get your time back.

You’ll learn how to uncover overlooked deductions, set up a system for receipts and income tracking, calculate quarterly taxes (without spreadsheets!), and avoid costly rookie mistakes. This guide explains it all in plain English with empathy, humor, and plenty of “aha” moments along the way.

You’ll also hear about downloadable tools referenced throughout the audiobook—like deduction planners, quarterly estimators, and audit-proof templates—to help you put everything into action.

If you’re tired of dreading tax time and ready to take control, this audiobook will give you the clarity, tools, and confidence to stop second-guessing and start planning smarter.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 Evan Carlisle (P)2025 Evan Carlisle

Stay on top of your tracking

I am glad this gave me the push to be better at tracking income and expenses. I still feel new at running my small business and needed a push to do what I need to do to be better prepared to pay taxes. Thanks. I also appreciated the included pdf.

Made Small Business Taxes Way Less Scary

Taxes were one of the most intimidating parts of running a small business, and this finally made things feel understandable. The tips are practical, clearly explained, and focused on real situations business owners actually face. I liked how it breaks things down into manageable pieces without legal jargon or fear tactics. It helped me spot deductions I didn’t know I was missing and feel more confident about staying compliant. If taxes stress you out as a business owner, this guide is genuinely reassuring and useful.

So many great tips

This is absolutely packed with information. It’s organized in a way that is easy to follow. 100 tips is amazing and the narrator is so good. I really enjoyed this.

The Roadmap From Tax Panic to Profit

As an aunt watching my nephew navigate his second year running an auto mechanic business, I found this roadmap to be the ideal tool to help him stop flying blind during tax season. It provides a simple, sustainable system for tracking receipts and uncovering overlooked write-offs, which is exactly what a busy small business owner needs to stay in control. This guide has turned his tax stress into a proactive plan, ensuring he keeps more of his hard-earned money while building a solid foundation for his shop’s future.

Taxes That Actually Make Sense for New Owners

Running a small business had me nervous about taxes, and this audiobook eased that stress more than I expected. It breaks things down in a way that felt practical and doable, even on busy days. I caught myself pausing to jot notes I could apply right away. It helped me feel more confident about deductions, record keeping, and staying compliant without overthinking every move. This felt like guidance made for real people, not accountants.