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The deadline for filing taxes is upon us. Since it’s on our minds we thought now is a good time for some expert tips and tricks. People living in Indian Country have unique tax requirements. What deductions make the most sense? How about artists and other self-employed workers? And we’ll confront the prevailing myth that Natives don’t pay taxes. We have an hour and will get to as many of your questions as we can.
Guests:
Deb Guttormsen – finance manager for Northwest Native Development Fund, owner of Deborah’s Bookkeeping Service
Eric Henson (Chickasaw) – a Senior Vice President at Compass Lexecon and a Research Affiliate for the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development
Jan Watson – Prospective Volunteer Specialist for AARP Foundation Tax-Aide
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My best friend is a Native American and I had no idea that people that come from Indian Country pay their taxes differently. His mom makes rugs and other such Navajo goods, which means that she is self-employed. I will show him your recording just in case he needs it to help her file her taxes properly this year.