The TK Show
197 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsYou work very hard to make money, but do you know how to create wealth? Join TK every week as he talks money, taxes, real estate, retirement, and other important topics in personal finance. Teka Sahlu (TK), originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is a long-time resident of Atlanta who specializes in Accounting and Finance. TK has more than more than 30 years of experience and is a respected member of the Atlanta community. If you want to be better at managing money than your parents, this is the podcast for you. The TK show is broadcast live every week in the Amharic language.
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How big is our refund this year?More than half of California Counties get extension and more
January 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBThere are many tax laws that changed this year than last year. What are they? Support the show
When the job market in our industry gets tight, what do we do? Part 3
January 13, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBVocational Training that take less than a year and issues about the unemployment insurance and more Support the show
When the job market in our industry gets tight, what do we do? Part 2
December 30, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBTraining that we can get in less than a year Support the show
When the job market in our industry gets tight, What do we do? Part 1
December 23, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBWe can always take a short training in an area that we feel comfortable. In every state there are many vocational training opportunities that are offered by universities and colleges. These schools give valuable certificates and only take less than a year. In fact some are done in weeks, months or at most a year. What are offered might surprise you. It is there for the taking. Check your local colleges and universities and you will be surprised of the areas that they offer. Do not wa...
Bankruptcy is it good or bad?
December 16, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBWhat is bankruptcy? It is a court proceeding in which a judge and court trustee examine the the assets and liabilities of individuals and businesses when they are faced with inability to pay liabilities Support the show
How to start a business continued from last week
December 09, 2022 04:00 - 1 minute - 790 KBDetailed steps needed to Start a Business. It may not be easy but if we do our homework things will get easier and smooth eventually. But a lot will depend on how much effort we do before we open a new business. Preparation is the a key factor. Support the show
How to start a Business: A step by step Guide
December 02, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBDetailed steps needed to Start a Business. It may not be easy but if we do our homework things will get easier and smooth eventually. But a lot will depend on how much effort we do before we open a new business. Preparation is the a key factor. Support the show
What we need to know about Payroll deductions and TAX issues about self-employment
November 25, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBPayroll issues are complicated. What are W-4, W-2, and other forms? Do we have to adjust our status and fill out a new W-4 when our status changes like because of marriage, death or when we get a child or/and even add a parent or other blood related relative(s) as our dependents? You will get it all Support the show
Do you want to take training in a field of your choice? The sky is the limit,
November 18, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBIf you do, the sky is the limit. There several chances to train. They are at the colleges and universities in your area. Most of them are certificates that could take you 3, 6, 9 months or year and the government will pay for you (in most instances) Support the show
Why do people say America is the land of opportunities? The potential for growth are there.
November 11, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThere are so many potentials for growth. One of them is short term TRAINING (education) to specialize in an area that we want to do TRAINING to specialize in the area that want is available every where and it is free and is takes less than a year some in fact from few weeks to few months. If we have the time and willingness some of us can use this opportunity to grow. What are some of them? Support the show
What has NASA (National Aeronautics Space Administration) benefited everyone of us?
November 04, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBDo we know what NASA stands for? Why is America spending billions of dollars on this program? Listen and get surprised by the unknown facts and why Haile Sellassie I University (HSIU) students of academic year 1969-1970 (including me) were wrong in their skepticism Support the show
Traditional IRA vs Roth IRA
October 28, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBStart simple with your age and income and compare the rules and tax benefits of both. Although both of them are taxed at the current rate one is paid when you deposit and the other is taxed when you withdraw. They both have time restrictions as to when you can withdraw. Support the show
Schedule E (cont'd) Supplemental Income and Loss (Rental Income)
October 21, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBRental Real Estate irs.gov/ Schedule E. How to handle if we have rental property business. Classifications, Type of Property: Single Family Residence, Multi-Family Residence, Vacation/Short Term Rental, Commercial, Land or others We will discuss, what to put on your lease, the Landlord/tenant relationship. Avoid Discrimination,Rights of Disabled Tenants, Reasonable Accommodations, Accessibility, needed Modifications Rental Applications and more Support the show
Schedule E (cont'd) Supplemental Income and Loss (Rental Income)
October 21, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBRental Real Estate irs.gov/ Schedule E. How to handle if we have rental property business. Classifications, Type of Property: Single Family Residence, Multi-Family Residence, Vacation/Short Term Rental, Commercial, Land or others We will discuss, what to put on your lease, the Landlord/tenant relationship. Avoid Discrimination,Rights of Disabled Tenants, Reasonable Accommodations, Accessibility, needed Modifications Rental Applications and more Support the show
Rental Properties (Schedule E)
October 14, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBRental properties could be Single Family Residence, Multi-Family Residence, Vacation/Short Term Rental, Commercial, Land, Royalties etc. Detailed expenses should be kept on each property based on their property addresses. Schedule E of the IRS will show the items to be included. In addition to the expenses outline on the form we will explain other items to be included. Moreover we will discuss other expenses that could be included and items that have to appear in the lease agreement. Sup...
If you are Self-Employed ie working for yourself Schedule C is for you
October 07, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIf your business is not a Corporation (1120 C or 1120 S), If you are not a Partnership (1065) then all you need is Schedule C. An LLC with only one owner also needs Schedule C. This is a very important schedule for one owner businesses. A must listen Support the show
What is disability and up to what age do we get it?
September 30, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBWhat is the definition of disability? How long do we have to work to get the benefit? Support the show
Some of the advantages of RETIRING EARLY (at 62)
September 23, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBRetiring at 62 is considered early retirement. For doing that you could loose about 25 % of your full retirement money ie if your full retirement (66) is say $1,000.00 your early retirement benefit will be around $750.00 Do you have to wait until full retirement ie. 66 or increase your benefit by staying until 70? Carefully listen to the show. The answer is it all depends Support the show
Mortgage 101, continued, Dirty Mortgage Words (after we apply) and more
September 09, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIf you live in the US, buying a home is in most cases very apparent. We tend to believe that buying a home is an investment and it mostly is. This topic that started last week will go for the third week as it a broad topic. On tonight's show we showed some of "The Dirty Words that we get from the Lender" Here it explains how we could avert the negative responses from our lender. You may have to listen to all the 3 shows to understand it in full.concept and reality of MORTGAGE Support...
Mortgage 101- Things we need to prepare before applying to buy a house
August 26, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBWhenever mortgage rates are rising or falling some will tell you "it is time to buy or sell?"l. Is this the right decision? It depends. It is not that simple since we have to satisfy so many factors, that is why we need to get prepared for this long time commitment. Support the show
A $100 investment makes a big difference in a small village in the South (Wenchi) - a must listen show
August 19, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBSuccess story from Wenchi a small but spectacular village near Ambo. The kids from Wenchi have learned by themselves more than they can learn in a kinder garden or elementary school. An 8 year old Kelbessa was able to turn on a disabled camera by going to settings all by himself. This kid have no TV nor any schooling. All of the kids were intelligence. What is amazing is they ripped of the packages that were left to them in a tent and discovered the power button in about 4 minutes.. In...
All about Rental Properties (1040 Schedule E)
August 12, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBRental properties could Single Family Residence, Multi Family Residence, Vacation/Short Term Rental, Commercial, Land (for events like a concert) etc. Detailed expenses (on Schedule E) should be kept for each address. Schedule E of the IRS will show the items to be included. In addition to the expenses outlined on the form we will explain other items to be included. We will also discuss items to be included in the lease and what legal rights we have as a landlord and legal rights of the ...
If you are a sole proprietor (single owner) this is for you to listen
August 05, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBIf your business is not a corporation (1120 C or 1120 S) or you are not in Partnership ( 2 or more owners for the business) then all that you need to know for your taxes is Schedule C Support the show
Some 50 yrs ago Payroll at HSIU ( Haile Selassie I University) was computerized, how do I know because I use to work part-time (while I was a student). I will tell you the story about it. We also have an interview with our own IT specialist to tell
July 29, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBI had witnessed the use of computers at Haile Selassie I University some 50 yrs ago. What happened then and now? Some of us we have seen the growth of computers from mainframe to desktop, laptop, tablets and even our cellular phone (small but does wonders). How has the social media affected our life in creating facts and baseless stories (fake information? Support the show
When our current job market shrinks training for another field is a viable option., Part 2
July 15, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBTraining we can get in less than a year and more Support the show
When our current job market shrinks training for another field is a viable option., Part 2
July 15, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBTraining we can get in less than a year and more Support the show
When the job market in our industry gets tight, what do we do? Part 1
July 08, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBWe can always take a short training that we think we can feel comfortable. In every state there are many vocational training opportunities that are offered by universities and colleges. These schools give valuable certificates and only take less than a year. In fact some are done in hours, weeks, months and a year. What are offered might surprise you. It is there for the taking. Check your local colleges and universities and you will be surprised of the areas they offer. Do not wait ...
How much do we know about Social Security?
July 01, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBSocial Security is perceived for the old or the retiring person? It is actually for the retiring but also for the disabled (before retirement) and beneficiaries (dependents and spouse) Support the show
Retirement Benefits( Social Security) advantage to beneficiaries and more
June 24, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBWho gets social security benefits? spouse, children and more. Do we get it because we are citizens?? The reality of Social Security. Support the show
How to start a business: A step by step guide
June 10, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBDetailed steps needed to start a business. It may not be easy but if we do our homework things will get easier and smooth eventually. Preparation is a key factor. Support the show
How to start a business:A step by step guide
June 10, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBDetailed steps needed to start a business. It may not be easy but if we do our homework things will get easier and smooth eventually. Preparation is a key factor. Support the show
What is vocational training? How can we benefit from it?
June 03, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBVocational training refers to instructional programs or courses that focus on the skills required for a particular job function or trade. In vocational training, education prepares students for specific careers, disregarding traditional, unrelated academic subjects. Vocational training provides jobs. These programs generally focus on providing students with hand-on instructions and can lead to certification and diplomas. Students may prepare for jobs such as: Auto Repair Plumbing Carpentr...
Traditional IRA and Roth IRA
May 27, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBAlthough both are taxable one is taxed when we withdraw it while Roth IRA is taxed when we deposit it. Traditional IRA is taxed when we with draw it, while Roth IRA is taxed when we invest it. Both of them have time restriction as to when they can be withdrawn. Support the show
Payroll issues and self-employment
May 20, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBPayroll and payroll taxes. How do we differentiate an employee and self-employed? How are Social Security and Medicare deductions treated in both payroll and self-employment? We will tell you in detail. They have some similarities and differences. Support the show
Early or Late Retirement and kinds of banks
May 13, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBWhen do you decide to retire? It depends. How many kinds of banks are there and do you know which ones serve as more? Support the show
It was an open Mike, we had questions but I ended up talking about the advantages of Early Retirement
April 29, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBEarly Retirement gets reduced Pension money for the life of the person taking it. It is not increased when we reach 66 (the full retirement age). There are several reasons why we should retire early. Support the show
Do we care about our body parts like our LEG, ear and eye, not really
April 22, 2022 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBDo we know that our legs are the most burdened part of our body?? Listen what a specialist says about it Support the show
Do we care about our body parts like Leg, ear and eye, not really
April 22, 2022 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBDo we know that our legs are the most burdened part of our body?? Listen what a specialist says about it Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JHSCA4VS8F2NE&source=url)
Do you want to take a training in field of your choice?
April 08, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThe sky is the limit. There several chances to train. They are at the colleges and universities in your area. Most of them are certificates that could take you 3, 6, 9 months or year and the government will pay for you (in most instances) Support the show
Do you want to train yourself in a field of your choice?
April 08, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThe sky is the limit. There several chances to train. They are at the colleges and universities in your area. Most of them are certificates that could take you 3, 6, 9 months or year and the government will pay for you (in most instances) Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JHSCA4VS8F2NE&source=url)
Why do people say America is land of opportunities? The potentialities for growth are there
April 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBThere are so many potentials for growth. One of them is short term TRAINING (education) to specialize in an area that we want to do TRAINING to specialize in the area that want is available every where and it is free and is takes less than a year some in fact from few weeks to few months. If we have the time and willingness some of us can use this opportunity to grow. What are some of them? Support the show
To invest is to be part of the American dream
March 25, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBWe all all are not aware of the stock market, if you do not know at least 1. Invest in Apple, Tesla, or Amazon for any amount even a $1 2. Check FinanceBuzz and get cheaper insurance rates 3. To invest in real estate even if you own a house check Fundrise 4.Diversity your investment by going to GoldAlliance and more (investment in gold mostly doesn't go down) This is a must listen show Support the show
Some of the advantages of RETIRING EARLY (at 62)
March 18, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBRetiring at 62 is considered early retirement. For doing that you could loose about 25 % of your full retirement money ie if your full retirement is say $1,000.00 your early retirement benefit will be around $750.00 Do you have to wait until full retirement ie. 66 or increase your benefit by staying until 70? Carefully listen to the show. The answer is it all depends Support the show
Some of the advantages of RETIRING EARLY (at 62)
March 18, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBRetiring at 62 is considered early retirement. For doing that you could loose about 25 % of your full retirement money ie if your full retirement is say $1,000.00 your early retirement benefit will be around $750.00 Do you have to wait until full retirement ie. 66 or increase your benefit by staying until 70? Carefully listen to the show. The answer is it all depends Support the show
Why are some tax payers getting less refund?
March 11, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBThere were so many government checks that we took, and other factors for the decrease of the refund. What were they? Support the show
How long will it take to get our refunds? Why is married filing separate very confusing to some
March 04, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBThe IRS has informed us that they have a backlog of 2019/2020. How soon are we going to get our (2021 Tax return) refund? Support the show
Can we be part of the AMERICAN dream, yes and how?
February 25, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBAmerica is a land of opportunities only if you only want to be part of the opportunity. Support the show
Some investments we can make without draining our bank/pocket
February 19, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBAmerica is a land of opportunities. There are many things we can do to better ourselves. Investment is one of them. Support the show