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1099 CRNAs: Tax Season Is Over… So Why Was It So Stressful? | Ep. 20

Money Moves for CRNAs··30 April 2026·6 min

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If you’re a 1099 CRNA, tax season should not feel rushed, unclear, or last-minute. In this episode of Money Moves for CRNAs, Randy Larkin, CPA explains why tax planning should not start in March or April — and why a full-year tax process matters for independent CRNAs. You’ll learn why April 15th should not be a surprise, what tax-season stress may be telling you, and how better structure can create more clarity, fewer surprises, and less IRS anxiety. Download our free guide: The 6 Dates of Your Annual Tax Cycle 🎧 Educational purposes only. Not personalized tax or financial advice. Chapters: 00:30 – Did Tax Season Feel Calm or Rushed? 00:43 – Why 1099 CRNAs Feel Tax Stress 01:17 – Why Tax Planning Shouldn’t Start in April 01:54 – What Tax Season Stress Is Really Telling You 02:07 – Questions to Ask About Your CPA Process 02:38 – Why the Same Process Creates the Same Stress 03:00 – Why a Full-Year Tax Cycle Matters 03:12 – What Better Tax Planning Looks Like 03:53 – The 6 Dates of Your Annual Tax Cycle 04:24 – Peace of Mind and a Better Process 04:48 – Your Next Step After Tax Season Music licensed from PremiumBeat.com under License #7394047