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CPA Mari Ramirez discusses how travel bloggers and other independent entrepreneurs can keep as much income as possible without ending up on the IRS’s naughty list. In this interview, Mari discusses exactly which expenses can and can not be written off. She also offers a primer for entrepreneurs considering forming an Limited Liability Company (LLC). CONNECT WITH MARI Web: MariCPA.com Email: mari@maricpa.com Instagram: @marialcia ABOUT MARI Mari Ramirez has been in public accounting in Austin for more than 10 years and is owner of a paperless CPA firm, focused on start-ups, retail and non-profits. She wrote a chapter on financial empowerment in “The Better Business Book, Volume 2.” Mari has received the Humanitarian of the Year award from TAMIU for her efforts to educate students on the political process. She is currently the President of Georgetown Art Works, Treasurer for FLYTE (Foundation for Learning and Youth Travel Education) and a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer. She has spoken at various events and panels, for different industry groups and freelance groups, including American Society of Journalists and Authors, Indie Pub Austin and Women Communicators of Austin.