Savvy Sunday Scholar: The Tax Game w/Darion Wiggs, CPA

In this episode of Finance Fitness & Finesse, JaeVic kicks off Savvy Scholar Sundays with Darion Wiggs, a 27-year-old entrepreneur and founder of Wiggs CPA Tax and Accounting. Darion shares his journey of building a six-figure business in seven months, his passion for helping small businesses, and his commitment to expanding financial literacy in underserved communities. Tune in as they discuss the tax game, credible resources, and how to use education to your advantage. For more insights and tips from Darion, check out his Linktree and website. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review!

Timestamps:

• 6:00 - Communication as a person vs entrepreneur. 
• 11:20 -  Starting a business.
• 14:57 - Self regulation as an entrepreneur & Using your education to your advantage.
• 20:40 - Wiggs CPA breakdown, The tax game, & Credible resources.
• 26:00 - Auditing & Organization w/tracking personal and business expenses.
• 32:08 - Reducing Taxable Income + Estimated Taxes 
• 35:00 - How the tax code favors businesses & investors vs. W2 employees. 
• 40:00 - You’re gonna interact with money whether you like it or not.
• 44:00 - the new American dream, investing in yourself.

Resources:

Get in touch with the Savvy Scholar: Darion Wiggs

• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wiggscpa

• Website: https://www.wiggscpa.com/

• Instagram: @wiggscpa

Darion’s Book Recommendations

• Getting started in personal finance: Rich Dad Poor Dad
• For entrepreneurs: Profit First

Social Media:

• F^3 Website: https://financefitnessfinesse.podbean.com/
• Insta/Facebook: @financefitnessfinesse 

Music:

• Fashion House - Short Version by Scott Holmes Music; Free Music Archive (CC BY-NC)
• Honey by Serge Quadrado; Free Music Archive (CC BY-NC)
• GROOOVY TRAP by Caslo; Free Music Archive, (CC BY-NC-ND)