Ms. Make It Make Cents

10/09/2026

You can’t keep expecting CEO-level results while operating with a side hustle mentality. 👀

Your business is bringing in $200K, $300K, maybe even $500K a year… but you’re still mixing personal and business finances, guessing your profit, waiting until tax season to think about taxes, and making financial decisions without a plan.

At what point do we stop just making money and start MANAGING it like a business? 💰

Because revenue is cute, but profitability, systems, tax strategy, and wealth building? That’s how you create something sustainable.

Your business has grown. Have your financial habits grown with it?

Now tell me… what’s ONE thing you wish you’d implemented sooner in your business? 👇🏽

Because making six figures while operating like it’s still a side hustle…

Does that make cents? 🤔

WealthBuilding

10/05/2026

More income without a strategy can just mean a more expensive tax problem. 👀

The goal isn’t to make less money to pay less taxes. It’s understanding how to structure, invest, deduct and plan before tax season.

That’s the difference between simply filing taxes and actually having a tax strategy.

Does that make cents? 💸

10/05/2026

I said what I said 👀

Having a CPA does NOT automatically mean you have a tax strategist.

There are some AMAZING CPAs who specialize in proactive tax planning. But there are also CPAs whose job is primarily compliance, accounting, audit, or preparing your return after the year is already over.

And there’s a BIG difference between:

“Here’s what you owe.”

and

“Here’s what we can do BEFORE year end to legally reduce what you owe.”

If you’re making $200K+ as a business owner or investor, you should know which service you’re actually paying for.

So tell me 👇🏾

Does your tax professional actually strategize with you throughout the year, or do y’all only talk during tax season?

EntrepreneurTaxes

10/01/2026

A beach day in Tampa, but here’s a question for business owners: could you enjoy a few hours away without worrying about every client message, invoice, and bank balance?

Freedom doesn’t mean you never work. To me, it means knowing your numbers and having systems in place so everything doesn’t stop when you step away.

That’s the kind of business I’m building and the kind I want to help my clients build.

What’s one part of your business that still depends entirely on you? 👇🏾

09/30/2026

Your property is in the U.S. You live in Nigeria. So how is the rental income being taxed? 🇳🇬🇺🇸

Your U.S. tax status, how the property is owned, and how the rent is reported all matter. For a nonresident owner, the difference between tax on gross rent and tax on net income can be significant.

And if you’re thinking about selling, there may be withholding to address at closing.

Don’t wait until filing season or closing day to find out where you stand. DM me “PROPERTY” to book a U.S. property tax review. Let’s make it make cents.

09/28/2026

The wax hurt, but this conversation might hurt more 😭

Forming an LLC does not automatically lower your federal taxes. How your business is taxed depends on its tax classification and any elections you make.

That doesn’t mean forming an LLC was a mistake. It means you need a tax plan that fits what your business actually earns and where you want it to go.

Be honest, did you think getting an LLC came with a tax break? 👀

07/02/2025

https://mailchi.mp/77a21e45eee6/selling-in-this-market-what-you-need-to-know-first

But if you’re thinking about selling, it doesn’t mean you’ve missed your shot. It just means strategy matters more than ever.

04/22/2025

💥Does this home make cents for you and your family?💥

🏡 Discover 12220 LEGACY BRIGHT ST! This charming 3-bed, 2-bath home in Riverview features a chef's kitchen, spacious living areas, and a master suite with a garden tub. Enjoy the covered backyard for gatherings. Conveniently located near VA hospital & I-75. Short sale at $330,000—act fast! Contact me today to schedule a showing! 📞✨

01/20/2024

🏡✨ Ready to turn your real estate success into tax-savings magic? 🌟 Secure your spot for a tax strategy session TODAY! Be among the FIRST to get your return accepted on January 29th when the IRS opens its e-file gates. 🚀 Let’s make tax time as exciting as closing that dream deal! 💼📈

BUY | SELL | INVEST
Ahkira “Ms. Make It Make Cents“ Essien, Realtor
Meta Certified Digital Marketing Specialist
Residential | New Construction | Multi-Family
💌: [email protected]
👩🏽‍💻: ahkiraessien.com
🏢Keller Williams Tampa Central

12/02/2023

Welcome to the community of Country Plac. This 3 bedroom / 2 bath pool home is the perfect blend of modern comfort and classic elegance. Country Place is conveniently located close to everything Tampa has to offer, including the Tampa International Airport, International Mall, Raymond James Stadium, Armature Works, and Downtown Tampa.

List Price: $495,000
Listed By James Falcon

✨To schedule a showing give me a call

BUY | SELL | INVEST
Ahkira “Ms. Make It Make Cents“ Essien, Realtor
Meta Certified Digital Marketing Specialist
Residential | New Construction | Multi-Family
💌: [email protected]
👩🏽‍💻: ahkiraessien.com
🏢Keller Williams Tampa Central