Year End Tax Tips!

Business Owners & Self-Employed

  • Pay your kids! You pay for everything anyways-why not receive a tax benefit? You can pay them up to $14,600 with no tax consequence to your child and a tax savings for you---special requirements apply but worthwhile to inquire today to see if you qualify


  • Set up a 401(K) plan (ASAP!)! You can contribute up to $23,000 for yourself or $30,000 (if over 50) if you are self employed and save tax $$$! 


  • Accelerate expenses and defer income. That is the name of the game for some businesses. As cash basis taxpayers, the majority of businesses are eligible to take advantage of the timing of when you deposit money and pay money out for business related expenses. 


  • Do You Work from your Home? Rent your home to your business - TAX FREE for up to 14 days a year at Fair Market Value! There are certain rules that apply, schedule your year-end tax session to see if this special tax law will work for you! 
  • Do you have capital equipment purchases that are needed for your business? You can elect to take accelerated 60% Bonus depreciation on assets > $2,500, so if you have major purchases that need to be made, now may be the time


  • I know that my staff appreciates this tip! Reward your employees by treating them to a team building night out or spa day! Staff development activities are 100% deductible and are key to building employee morale. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find qualified employees, so in order to retain good employees-why not spoil them?!


  • Need a new vehicle? Automobile dealerships are especially motivated during the holiday season and at the end of the year to move out the old and bring out the new...If you are in the market for a new vehicle, purchasing a new vehicle can result in significant tax savings. If the vehicle is < 6,000 lbs, you can elect to take bonus depreciation which will give your business a $20,400 deduction in year 1. If > 6,000, you can elect to take Section 179 expense*, which will enable you to take $30,500 in 2024 + 60% bonus depreciation on the remaining purchase price.



*Section 179 can be utilized, if your business is operating at a profit, not a loss.


How about a Blue Mind wake-up call?!


The Blue Mind Reset+ sound bath with coffee social on Jupiter Inlet guides you gently into the weekend in a restorative practice with guided meditation, light stretches and an eco-talk designed to provide insight into our relationship with local waterways and consciously experience the positive blue mind health benefits of being near wild waters. Our time together ends sipping coffee/tea and savoring a beautiful morning by the inlet. Make this your favorite ritual to begin the weekend.


"Come for the view, stay for the vibe."

Presented by Linda Emerson with sound bath by Damiann Bilotta

Held on the lighthouse deck.

Must arrive promptly by 7:45 am to check in.

$25 donation at the entrance. Includes beverage.

Cash or credit card.

Program capacity: 75


Plan to be comfortable on a wood deck. Bring blankets, yoga mat(s)or low backed beach chair for the back row. Everyone is welcome! No prior meditation experience is required.

Please bring a reusable cup or bottle and go plastic-free with Wildbluesea. Cancelled during inclement weather (notification on this page). Proceeds benefit Wildbluesea's coastal conservation programs.


Jupiter Lighthouse

500 Captain Armour's Way, Jupiter, FL 33469


Navigating Changing Times


A Gentle Reminder You Can Be Like Bamboo


We Are at a Crossroads of Two Different Types of Change


Overriding generalizations are notorious for being too broad to be meaningful. That said, I am going to stick my neck out and make an overriding generalization: In general people like stability and do not like change. Thus, as we find ourselves in a time when change is a centerpiece of our lives there is, understandably, a real need for resources and tools for skillfully navigating the times.


Four weeks from now on 11/19/2024 a sixteen year (thus, it consisted of over 75 weeks) cosmic cycle that has instigated and inspired deep seated systemic global change ends. And, however, if you find yourself hoping this means you can breathe a sigh of relief, that respite from turmoil is on the horizon, sadly It is clear

from an astrological perspective this will just not be the case. The cosmos has yet another, different, but still disruptive change inducing cycle ahead.


The new cycle will have new nuances and qualities from the cycle that is ending, and, however, spoiler alert what lies ahead is likely be even more disrupting to the status quo than the cycle that started in 2008. Pluto, the planet of transformation is moving from Capricorn, the sign of power struggles into Aquarius, the sign of revolution and innovation. It is plausible that 5 – 10 – 15 and 20 years from now we may, when thinking back on 2008 – 2024, view it as having been a warm up for what came to pass with Pluto in Aquarius.


A Bit of Comforting Insight


If life has thrown you curveballs and you have successfully managed to prevail consider yourself resiliently lucky, and, thus, hopefully, prepared for the future. If the pandemic and all the changes that have happened over the past 16 years have prompted you to learn to be able to ride the waves of change and adjust -- you are to be congratulated. Consciously, and/or even unconsciously you can consider yourself as having been participating in resilience training. If you have learned to adapt to the need to bend so you did not break you have every reason to consider yourself to be experienced in expecting the unexpected and, thus, prepared to be coping with what lies ahead.


Pluto in Capricorn: A Final Chapter After 16 Years


In the world of astrology, we are currently witnessing a significant moment—Pluto’s last 4 weeks in Capricorn. This is the conclusion of a transformative journey that began in 2008. Pluto, the planet of profound change, rebirth, and power, has spent the past sixteen years stirring up deep transformations within Capricorn’s realm of structure, authority, tradition, big business and government. (FYI: This is the last time Pluto will be in Capricorn for the next 247 years.)



Capricorn is the zodiac sign that rules institutions, governments, and big business. Pluto’s transformative energy, brought an era of collapse and rebirth for many large systems.


Key events have included:

The 2008 Financial Crisis: Pluto’s entry aligned with a global financial meltdown, highlighting the need for a reevaluation of outdated economic systems.


 The Pandemic and the related Revolution in Work and Social Norms: The transformation of how we work, with the rise of technology, remote work, and new expectations around authority.


Pluto is a planet of power. Power brokers, when stepping down, do not tend to go quietly into the night. As Pluto takes a final bow in Capricorn during these next four weeks, we can realistically expect an uptick in power struggles great and small. In Pluto’s final weeks in Capricorn it may intensify conflicts around issues of control. Given the upheavel connected to the US election public power struggles are very likely to be front and center. Being forewarned and having a mental construct around coping (“Bend but do not break”) you

may be prepared to not be surprised and, thus, better able to cope. If you are experiencing, or are presented with power struggles on a personal and/or professional basis, it may prove helpful to remind yourself to be

like bamboo – “Bend but do not break”.


A Glimpse Into What’s Next: Pluto in Aquarius

Once Pluto leaves Capricorn, it will settle into Aquarius, where it will stay until 2044. The shift from earth-bound Capricorn to air inspired, innovative Aquarius is monumental. The world and we, as citizens of this Universe, will focus more on collective progress, technology, and the dismantling of old social structures in

favor of futuristic, hopefully more humanitarian ideals. And, however, both the endings and the new beginnings portend that there will be stress.


For now, as Pluto concludes its stay in Capricorn, reflect on how you’ve transformed, both personally and in the broader societal context, over the past sixteen years. This is the end of a major chapter and the start of

something entirely new—a cosmic turning point that we won’t experience again in our lifetimes.

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This final chapter of Pluto in Capricorn offers a rare moment of closure, giving us all the opportunity to reflect on the profound transformations we've experienced since 2008. What changes have you made? How have you restructured your life? Have you learned to bend and not break? Now is the time to solidify positive shifts before stepping into the new era that awaits with Pluto in Aquarius.


Announcing Opportunities for Learning and Embracing an Uplifting Practice Reinforcing Your Ability to “Bend”: High VIBE Mastery December 2 – 14 and a Scheduled 2025 Monthly Program Nanette Saylor, Life Coach with a Creativity Specialty and I (Hattie Parker, Astrologer with heartfelt interest in promoting well-being) are happy to announce our continued commitment to offering programs expressly designed to help mitigate the stresses of our daily live. More information is offered on the next page.



~Hattie

Join Us to Experience the Best in Holistic Health & Spiritual Wellness!


We are excited to announce our confirmed 2024 date! Save the Date for 11/9! The Frequency 432 Healing and Wellness Expo is an elevated event where integrative health meets conscious living in Palm Beach County, Florida. This year's expo will be hosted at Coastal Karma Brewery, which is veteran-owned and operated - what better way to honor our Veterans on Veteran's Day weekend!


Our mission is to empower individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles for themselves and the planet. We are committed to educating communities about the latest advancements in natural health and sustainability, inspiring them to lead more balanced and fulfilling lives. Come out and experience some of South Florida's finest holistic practitioners and talented artisans.


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With Love & Gratitude,

XO


Jill & Team!

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