You Are Not Your Tax Return: Reclaiming Your Power During Tax Season
Tax season has a way of stirring up a lot—not just in your spreadsheets, but in your nervous system.
If you're a woman staring at your income, expenses, or tax refund wondering,
“Why didn’t I make more?”
“Where did all my money go?”
“Am I failing at this whole ‘adulting’ thing?”
Take a deep breath, love.
This post is for you.
Because here’s the truth:
👉🏽 You are not your tax return.
Why Tax Season Feels So Emotional (Especially for Women)
Money is rarely just about money.
It’s tied to our sense of safety, identity, value, and power.
For many women, tax season can trigger:
Shame about how much (or how little) you earned
Guilt over spending, especially if it feels “frivolous”
Fear around debt, owing money, or not having enough savings
Self-judgment for not "doing better" financially
And when we don’t pause to notice those feelings, we often fall into old patterns: numbing out, avoiding finances altogether, or letting that inner critic run wild.
But what if tax season didn’t have to be a shame spiral?
What if it could actually become a mirror for self-awareness and growth?
Your Tax Return Is a Snapshot—Not a Story of Your Worth
Let’s be real: a tax return is one limited lens on your financial life.
It shows where your money flowed.
It reveals what you wrote off, what you invested in, what you earned.
But it doesn’t tell you:
How brave you were for raising your rates
The emotional labor you carried through a family crisis
The health challenges that impacted your energy
The courage it took to walk away from misaligned work
Or how many times you showed up when it was damn hard
Your tax numbers don’t measure your resilience, wisdom, or soul.
And they sure as hell don’t define your value.
3 Empowering Questions to Ask Yourself This Tax Season
Ready to shift your tax season mindset?
Here are three questions I invite all my clients to explore:
1. Where did I feel most empowered with money this year?
This might be setting boundaries with clients, saving for a goal, or even saying no to hustle culture.
2. Where did fear, avoidance, or shame show up around money?
Get honest—not to judge, but to understand what still needs healing.
3. What do I want to do differently with money this year?
This could be a mindset shift, a new savings habit, or finally asking for the financial support you deserve.
Reflection is where financial transformation begins.
Tax Season as a Portal (Not a Punishment)
In my work as a women’s financial empowerment coach, I teach that money is energy.
It’s not just what you earn—it’s how you feel about what you earn.
It’s not just about numbers—it’s about alignment.
So instead of asking, “How much did I make?”
Try asking,
“How aligned was I with my truth, my worth, and my energy?”
Tax season doesn’t have to be a time of dread.
It can be a powerful portal for clarity, intention, and growth.
Ready to Rewrite Your Money Story?
If you're done letting shame, guilt, or confusion run the show—and you're ready to feel clear, calm, and confident with your finances—this is your invitation.
In my 1:1 coaching program, Embodied Money Mastery, I help women like you:
Heal old money wounds and limiting beliefs
Get real about your numbers—without the drama
Create a fresh, aligned money plan that fits your actual life
Step into your earning power and feel good about it
👉🏽 Click here to learn more and schedule your call with me.
Let’s make this the year you stop avoiding your money—and start owning your worth.
Final thought, just in case no one’s told you lately:
You’re not behind.
You’re not broken.
You’re just waking up.
And that, my love, is powerful AF.