Taxes, Retirement & Wealth-Building Tips for PMU Artists

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In this throwback episode of the Tatter-a-Fact PMU Podcast, Teryn Darling sits down with her long-time tax advisor and friend, Mark Rizzo—a tax pro who actually loves taxes (yes, really!). They dive deep into real-world money advice every permanent makeup artist should hear—from understanding LLCs and S Corps, to claiming your cash income properly, to investing smart and building wealth while doing what you love.

Mark shares the wild tax history of tip earners in Las Vegas, breaks down how artists can avoid audits, and reveals the two things every entrepreneur should have by the time they retire. If you’ve ever stressed over taxes, struggled to stay organized with receipts, or wondered how to set up your business structure the right way—this is your episode.

✅ Topics covered:
- Why PMU artists NEED to claim cash income
- LLC vs S Corp: What’s best for solo artists?
- How to pay less tax legally
- Quarterly tax payments simplified
- How to retire early (even if you start small)
- The Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA debate
- Tips to stay organized + audit-ready
- Investing advice for creatives who hate finance

🎧 Listen now and take control of your money—because real freedom starts with financial clarity.

🎸 Composition and guitars - Russ Letizia
🥁 Drums and studio engineering - Mike Zerbe
🎼 Recorded at The Compound in Las Vegas, NV