Below is a video I found floating out on the internet: It is definitely worth the time to watch… Paul
Tony Robbins interviews Frank Kern and John Reese to finally understand what makes successful people successful. Why the majority of aspiring entrepreneurs and people in general fail to take action on daily basis. Why people fail to follow through? Watch the video to find out!
I think the original article came from http://tonyrobbinstraining.com
“Worried about an IRS audit? Avoid what’s called a red flag. That’s something the IRS always looks for. For example, say you have some money left in your bank account after paying taxes. That’s a red flag.“
While Leno might not have it exactly right, he is on to something: The IRS does look for red flags when selecting a return for audit. Their methodology, however, is a little more sophisticated than what the comedian suggests. While there’s no foolproof way to escape an audit, here are some tips for keeping your return from being flagged:
1. Be good at math. The IRS continually cites bad math as one of the top errors on tax returns. Making math mistakes on your tax return will get you noticed — and not in a good way. While the IRS will generally just correct your mistake and send you a bill, too many math errors might indicate a level of carelessness that causes your return to be flagged. So, use caution when preparing your return. Copy numbers onto forms or input into software carefully — and double check those numbers when you’re done. Check for transposition errors, as well as addition and subtraction. Don’t have a false sense of security when using a software package. Your tax prep software can’t tell when you’ve made a mistake before entering your data.
2. Don’t be too rich. Statistically, you’re about six times more likely to be audited if you report over $1 million in income than if you report income of less than $200,000. You’re about three times more likely to be audited if you report between $200,000 and $1,000,000 than if you report income of less than $200,000.
Does the IRS have it out for the rich? Not necessarily. Those who make more money tend to take advantage of more itemized deductions, such as charitable contributions, which attract the attention of the IRS. Filing a Schedule A with significant charitable contributions or miscellaneous expenses may trigger an examination.
It’s also highly likely that many higher income taxpayers are small business owners. Statistically, taxpayers who file a Schedule C are two to four times more likely to be audited. Many tax professionals recommend that taxpayers who are collecting substantial income from a small business consider incorporating in order to avoid filing a Schedule C that attracts attention.
3. Don’t be too poor. While the upper class is generally the target of most audits, the other end of the spectrum isn’t spared. When examining returns, the IRS is particularly interested in errors related to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a refundable credit that may only be claimed by lower income taxpayers. In 1999, the IRS reported $8.5 billion and $9.9 billion in over-payments related to the EITC. The error rate is about 30%, nearly three times higher than with other social programs.
Despite initiatives put in place to stamp out EITC errors and fraud, as recently as 2002, the IRS reported that it had issued math error notices on more than 1 million returns claiming $729 million in EITC. Common mistakes included amounts that were figured or entered incorrectly; missing or incorrect taxpayer ID numbers for qualified children; failure to report income; and dependent children who were ineligible for purposes of the credit.
If you qualify for the EITC, pay attention to the fine print. Report all your income; check and double check your math (see number one above).
4. Live within your means. Even if you’re not too rich or too poor, make sure your tax return accurately reflects your economic reality. It doesn’t make sense for you to report $30,000 in charitable donations on a $45,000 salary — or home mortgage interest deductions of $10,000 for your $15,000 job. Think about the picture you’re painting on your return: Does it make sense?
The IRS has a database, of sorts, of what it thinks it takes to survive based on where you live and the number of dependents you report. If your numbers are wildly different from those norms, it will question whether you are under reporting income or over reporting deductions. Just ask Rachel Porcaro, the Seattle mother of two boys, who was flagged for audit because the IRS did not understand how she could support her family on her salary.
The bottom line when it comes to reporting income and expenses: Your tax return shouldn’t raise more questions than it answers.
5. Don’t lose money. I’ve already alluded to the fact that filing a Schedule C may increase your risk of audit. This is because, according to a recent Government Accountability Office report, the IRS estimates that as many of 70% of taxpayers who report net losses on a Schedule C have artificially inflated expenses to create losses.
The IRS understands you will have years that are good and years that are not so good. But it likes to think you’re in business to make a profit, even if you don’t every single year. If, however, you’re reporting losses on your Schedule C every year (especially for three or more years in a row), the IRS might question how you’re managing to get by. Expect the agency to ask.
6. Remember that you’re married (or not). Your marital status is determined as of December 31, 2009. It doesn’t matter if you just got married (or divorced) on December 31 or if you’ve been married (or divorced) for the entire year. You may not file as single if you are still married — even if you are living apart from your spouse. And you may not file as married filing jointly without the consent of your spouse. Don’t file using the wrong marital status, and don’t file without the proper number of signatures — although it feels obvious, a joint return should have two signatures. Your spouse may forgive you if you forget that you’re married, but the IRS won’t.
7. Don’t claim the wrong number of dependents and exemptions. You may claim a person as a dependent only if that person meets the legal definition of a dependent. Don’t claim your cousin down the street just because you may send him or her a few dollars from time to time. If you’re not sure who might qualify as a dependent, check out this prior post.
Adding or removing dependents from year to year without explanation could cause you to land on the IRS’ radar screen. Similarly, claiming the same dependent as another taxpayer (which happens from time to time in the case of a divorce) may raise questions or cause your claims related to a dependent to be rejected, as will reporting the wrong Social Security number. If your dependent doesn’t have a Social Security number but otherwise qualifies as your dependent, you’ll need to get an ITIN for tax purposes.
8. Report all income. If you’ve ever used a software package to prepare your tax return, you should have noticed that the program constantly reminds you to enter the information on forms 1099, W-2, and the like exactly as it appears on the form. It’s not just an annoying computer generated message — there’s a method to their madness. The IRS makes every effort to match nearly 100% of the forms submitted to them by employers and other organizations. Financial information reported by banks, brokerage houses, and other financial institutions are matched about 96% of the time. This makes your individual margin for error incredibly small. Take the time to collect all the forms sent to you by employers, banks and other organizations. If you fail to receive a form, follow up — ask your employer where your form W-2 is, just in case it got lost in the mail. You don’t want to overlook income that should have been reported on your return, especially when the IRS is so diligent about checking this one.
9. Learn to type. It may sound silly, but handwriting your return may slow down processing and result in a mistake that attracts the attention of the IRS. If the IRS cannot read your return, the return may be rejected. The IRS encourages you to e-file for just this reason; it claims the error rate on e-filed returns is reduced to 1% as compared to nearly 20% on a paper return. This, in the IRS’ own words, “means a decreased likelihood of hearing from the IRS.”
10. Be normal. You may have noticed a trend with respect to these tips: The IRS doesn’t like returns that are different. In fact, it likes norms so much that it has a computer program to make sure you fit them. The program is called the Discriminant Inventory Function System (DIF), and it assigns a numeric score to each individual tax return after it’s been processed. If your score varies wildly from the norm, chances are, you’ll be flagged.
The bottom line: Be smart. But don’t cheat yourself, either. Don’t let a fear of being audited discourage you from reporting unusual losses or significant itemized deductions that you may be entitled to. Just be sure to keep good records to substantiate those items.
It is true that your chances of being audited are increasing. As the numbers of audits go up, take steps to protect yourself. Don’t be greedy, keep good records, and check (and double-check) your return. The fewer reasons you give the IRS to take a second look at your return, the better.
“I press on toward the goal to win the [supreme and heavenly] prize to which God in Christ Jesus is calling us upward”. (Philippians 3:14, AMP)
Message for Today
Whenever life seems extra difficult, whenever it seems like the intensity has been turned up, that’s a sure sign that you are close to your victory. Whenever negative thoughts are bombarding your mind, or you’re tempted to get discouraged, that’s not the time to give up! That’s not the time to back down. That’s the time to dig your heels in. That’s the time to press on with a new attitude because you are closer than you think to your victory.
Declare right now, “I’ve come too far to stop now! I’ve been through too much to back down. I realize the reason the intensity has been turned up is because I’m about to give birth to my dreams.” Don’t allow the enemy to steal from you any longer! Instead, press on toward the goal because you’ve come too far to give up now. Remember, God Almighty is with you, and He is leading and guiding you down the path of victory in every area of your life!
Confession for Today
Father God, thank You for leading with Your gentle and loving hand. Today I choose to press forward and press on into You. Give me strength and hope to move forward into the life of victory You have prepared for me. I believe that I am anointed. I thank you that Operation Promised Land members walk in unity as one to serve and rescue others. I thank you that we receive 100 new Operation Promised Land members every day, they come 2×2, 4×4 and 8×8 and that those that join Operation Promised Land have the eyes of their understanding enlightened. I thank you that all those that we show the Operation Promised mission to see what we see and take action. I command money come to us now and speak financial increase over every Operation Promised Land member. In Jesus’ Name.
Living with CONFIDENCE, POWER and taking ACTION is absolutely critical to your success – not only in this mission, but in all areas of your life. The results you get will increase 30 even 100 fold if you truly understand, and apply, these principles.
What it really means is that you are going to share the core belief that you possess the goose that lays the golden egg and you are only willing to share it with the right people, people with the heart and understanding.
Power is an attitude. It is what people hear in your voice, see in your face, or read in your level of confidence. It is what draws people to you. It is your level of belief in the mission and opportunity we are sharing. It really boils down to a belief, faith a positive attitude, and how you portray yourself.
It’s not enough just to ask people go check out Operation Promised Land. You have to have a presence about you that people flock to. Some people have that naturally. Others have to develop it. The good news is that you can! Here are some of the principles.
1) You are looking for people to partner with. People you can develop into leaders – not just people you are trying to rescue. Don’t sit down and come up with a list of people who NEED to generate income. Make a different kind of list. Come up with the people that you know who are success minded – those are your most likely business partners (you only need 2 and help those 2 to bring 2 this is generational discipleship)).
Along the way you will want to give to everyone else you know – including those who NEED more money. It’s not your job to determine who wants to change their life. You just give them the FREE tools to help them make it happen. Whether they use the tool or not will be completely up to them.
2) No chasing or convincing should go on here. You are sorting – not selling. Even if you’re brand new, your ability to draw people to Operation Promised Land will come from your attitude – from your belief in Operation Promised Land.
3) Make sure you and your environment are conducive to your feeling good about yourself. If you feel more powerful and confident if you’re dressed a certain way – dress that way. If you need to look good to feel good – make sure you look good before you get on the phone or go out to talk to people. If you’re on the phone, does it matter if anyone can see you? No, you need to feel good about yourself so that it comes through in your voice and attitude!
4) Perception really is reality. People want to be associated with someone who is a busy, successful business owner. You should not fake anything here, or lie about how far you are in your business, you should always maintain honesty and integrity. What we are asking you to do is start seeing yourself and speaking as a BLESSED and PROSPEROUS person right now. If you choose to perceive yourself that way and walk in that POWER, others will see you that way, too!
5) Treat Operation Promised Land’s Mission seriously – other people will treat it the same way. We don’t know anyone who wouldn’t be eager to generate thousands of dollars a month. Once they understand that they are part of a team of empowered people and their potential is unlimited, they’ll be even more excited!
6) Your level of confidence will draw people to you. Have confidence in yourself first, then in Operation Promised Land. You can be a brand new member, but people will still be drawn to your confidence and want to be involved with you and our team. Make sure you truly understand what Operation Promised Land has to offer by staying plugged in. That alone will make your confidence skyrocket.
7) There is no need to make this more complicated than it is. Operation Promised Land is really a simple activity but you may have to be willing to step out of your comfort zone. And you must be willing to take consistent action – on a daily basis! Plan your day. Plan your week. Then Do it, Every day, Every week. Consistently! Your self discipline will give you that confident edge you need. No one else is going to make you do it. Only you can do what it takes to become Victorious.
Treat Operation Promised Land like a hobby and not much will happen. Treat it like a business, with the respect it deserves and you will create the Financial Freedom you are Hoping for. You have to hold yourself accountable. People can help you, but only you can do what it takes to succeed.
9) You learn by doing, and you get good by practicing. You’re allowed to make mistakes, that’s part of learning.
10) Know that people are going to say “no”. Not everyone is as bright and open-minded as you are! Accept it. Be prepared to hear “no”. It won’t hurt you and shouldn’t stop you. You’ll hear enough people say “yes” to build a great business by helping others.
So there you go. You’re not desperate. There are millions of people in this country to talk to. You DO have the goose that lays the golden egg. As a Member of Operation Promised Land, you have access to free training and mentoring to help you with the most phenomenal home-based opportunity in the country. You have a way to help the average person to succeed beyond their wildest dreams. You have a Strategic System that is head and shoulders above anything else in the country, because this is Gods Plan! Be proud of it! Make sure the people you work with are people of integrity who you really want to work with, people who you Trust and who are Trust Worthy!
You have every reason to take ACTION and conduct yourself with CONFIDENCE and POWER. Believe it – Speak it – Expect it – and people will flock to you!!
We have a beautiful description of God’s economy in Isaiah 55
Listen to God’s words, as he speaks through the prophet:
“As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater so is my word that goes out from my mouth: it will not return to me empty but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you….”
This is not an economy of finite energy and limited resources where people squabble over getting their own piece of the pie; this is an economy of infinite resources and unlimited growth. It is the economy prophesied by Amos, who said:
“The days are coming…when the reaper will be overtaken by the plowman and the planter by the one treading grapes. New wine will drip from the mountains and flow from all the hills…”
This is the economy of paradise restored, the Kingdom of God coming into this world. And when you and I were born again of water and the Word we entered this Kingdom and gained all the rights and privileges of citizenship; we became living, active inhabitants of the Kingdom of God, which is a kingdom of infinite resources.
This morning Dr. Broom announced our next product company which is scheduled to launch the 2nd week of January 2010. If you missed the call, click here to listen to a recording of the call.
Let’s give the gift of Hope to everyone this Christmas Season with the understanding of a practical plan for True Financial Freedom in 2010! It’s the gift that keeps on giving, bring 2 help 2!
Stay close and in good communication with your leaders and team. We are 3 weeks away of starting our systematic entry into the new product company, so let’s shift into high gear, put the pedal to the metal and talk to everyone about our mission in Love, with Confidence, Convection and Boldness. Invite them to attend our weekly live opportunity webcast www.opllive.com every Tuesday evening at 7:30PM EDT.
Attend our daily Empowerment call every Monday through Friday from 9:00AM til 9:15AM EDT. This is the best way to start your day.
We would like to thank our members for taking responsibility for your personal financial freedom and for your diligence in following the business plan of Bring 2 Help 2 by using the website and your Freedom Form to bring the vision and opportunity of true financial freedom to others.
Set a goal today and invite at least 7 people every day to watch the videos on your personal Operation Promised Land replicated website. Partner with a team member as accountability partner and hold yourself and one another accountable motivate and encourage one another daily and watch your business grow at a record speed!
Scripture for Today
“I know your [record of] works and what you are doing. See! I have set before you a door wide open which no one is able to shut” (Revelation 3:8, AMP).
You do? Are you sure? You are in the business of marketing your business. You’ve got a great opportunity. But do you have great marketing? Great marketing is the key success. There is power in combining Great Opportunity and Great Marketing!
2. About marketing.
This is an absolutely essential task that you must take responsibility for. You’re the only one who has the passion, drive and ambition to build a successful business for you and your team. Marketing is challenging, but don’t ignore it. If you do you will not reach the level of success that you desire. You need to become the expert on marketing your business through social media as well as face-to-face word-of-mouth.
3. Everything needs to be balanced.
You need to develop trusting relationships with others and constantly add value to your team and those looking at your opportunity. Invest your time creating innovative and clever posts. There is no need to spend a lot of money marketing.
4. Plaster your unique message on every internet wall and tell everyone.
That’s how important it is. It anchors your business and is the cornerstone of your strategy. Are you uncertain as to what your unique message is? That uncertainty will certainly cause problems. What is the solution? Stay close to your leadership attend all educational, motivational and informational meetings and conference calls, then share that information with others so you own it yourself. You don’t own what you have learned until you have spoken it to others.
5. Do you have a plan?
It doesn’t have to stay the same. It will change and evolve. Without a plan, how will you know if you’re on track or lost in the woods? Your team will respect you for having a plan and knowing where you’re headed.
6. Joint partnerships and alliances are a must.
You’re working for yourself because you want to be your own boss and not be enslaved to an employer, but you’re in a large jungle. You’re going to need some help to survive in the wild. Find joint partnerships and alliances with positive success minded people of action. Join several mastermind groups, and find a mentor. Actually, find two!
7. Your business is you’re your responsibility.
You are the King of the jungle and you need to lead with courage and boldness. Your business needs to complement your personality and you need to be confident in yourself, if you are not, you’ll tend to be reactive rather than proactive. Your creativity and perseverance is what nourishes you.
No one said it would be easy, what worthwhile thing is, but it is simple if you follow these principles. But, of course, you were aware that your ultimate success required you to take action and responsibility. The promise of wealth and freedom makes it worth every minute you invest. So don’t spend your life wishing, invest your time conquering.
An interview with Dr. Duane Broom, Carolyn Broom and Deneige Broom of Operation Promised Land, a financial empowerment outreach ministry of Everlasting Covenant Christian Center, Apopka Florida.
The Brooms explain the simplicity of a rescue mission to empower individuals across the world as well as educate Pastors how to empower their members and increase Church tithes and offerings.
Membership in Operation Promised Land training ministry is completely free to all. Members are educated and empowered on how to succeed in the direct selling industry (30 billion dollar industry U.S. and over 100 billion Internationally). The plan is simple, strategic and systematic.
Dr. Broom said “Operation Promised Land has been able to offer its members a very concise business model that works, its mathematical. I believe with our program and our strategy, anyone whose willing can be successful with the business model that we have developed.”
I came across this video on youtube of Zig Ziglar, He teaches people all over the world the fundamentals of sales and success. I have admired and followed the principles of Zig’s teaching all of my life.. I has helped me tremendously. I hope you get something out of it.. It is worth your time to watch.. Thanks Paul Bonnallie
The “Freedom_Form” is a simple, strategic system (a business plan for the network marketing industry) used to plan your business for success in advance. In order to build a sound business of any type, planning is key, in a previous post I explained binary compensation Plans http://www.iammikewhite.info/?p=6 a “Freedom_Form” is strategic method to set up your teams binary in advance with no out of pocket expense.
First you have your business strategically planned on paper to a level that your team is comfortable with (we recommend 6 to 8 levels) with members who have watched each of the videos www.bring2help2.org and have a clear understanding of the vision and mission, who have committed to the business model “Commit 2 Collect”.
Next you are ready to systematically begin entering your team into one of the recommended product companies as distributors (activating your “Freedom_Form” (your binary on paper over to your binary within the product company). It is at this time that members will make their first product purchase from the product company (to consume, share and sell).
For a distributor to be active and qualified, for compensation from the product company each distributor must have 2 distributors personally enrolled one, one on the left and one on the right, additionally each distributor must maintain a monthly product purchase from the product company.
You are now on your way to financial freedom!
Remember: Planning your business in advance using the “Freedom_Form” is not only free; it is the smart way to build a stable MLM business that is safe and duplicateable.
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