taxes for artists

Respect Your Work, Then Get Organized

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Respect Your Work, Then Get Organized

Today, I want to talk about the importance of believing in your work and why it’s so important for creative professionals to know the value of their work in this world. I’m sharing with you some personal examples of how artwork can have a profound impact on others. 

Join me in this episode, to learn more about how you can start taking your creative career more seriously and why you need to start treating it like a job other than a hobby. 

Donating Your Work isn't a Charitable Deduction

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Donating Your Work isn't a Charitable Deduction

As we approach the upcoming holiday season, I wanted to chat about an important topic that comes up often: donating your artwork to a charitable organization and what that means for your taxes. 

Join me today in this important episode as I explain what donating your artwork to charity means during tax time and why nonprofits need to be aware of the tax implications of charitable donations for artists. I also give you some tips on how you can still be charitable without feeling exploited. 

How I Got Here: Interview with Kelly Bennett, Brand Strategist

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How I Got Here: Interview with Kelly Bennett, Brand Strategist

This week, I’m sharing an interview I did on the Emerging Brands Podcast with Kelly Bennett. 

Kelly Bennett is a New York City based Brand Strategist who helps brands define their brand strategy and develop brand narratives. 

Join me in this episode as I talk about my business, how and why I started my company and some important parts of accounting you should know as an entrepreneur. 

Mistakes People Make When Working with an Accountant

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Mistakes People Make When Working with an Accountant

Have you ever wondered what questions you should ask when you’re hiring a new accountant?

Today, I’m explaining some of the biggest mistakes I see people make when they begin to work with an accountant and clarifying what you don’t get when hiring an accountant. 

Listen to today’s episode to learn how working with an accountant could work for your small business, some of the benefits and how you can make sure you pick the right one for you. 

Taxes Should Be Part of Civic Education: A Story of Hope

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Taxes Should Be Part of Civic Education: A Story of Hope

Today, I’m sharing a civic oriented article I wrote back in 2018 that I hope will inspire you to get involved in your local politics and think more about why civic education is so important. 

Join me in this inspiring episode to learn a bit more about why it’s so important to take a greater role in your local government and why I feel so passionate about advocating for tax education in this country. 

Is it Ok to Get a Tax Extension?

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Is it Ok to Get a Tax Extension?

Do you need a tax extension and you’re freaking out about it? 

Today, I’m sharing the details about tax extensions for entrepreneurs and what you need to know about filing for an extension before the April tax deadline. I’m also explaining why tax extensions aren’t as bad as you might have thought.  

Join me in this episode to learn some of the top reasons you might need a tax extension and how you can file for one. 

Do I Need an LLC?

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Do I Need an LLC?

One of the top questions I get asked in my one to one consultations as a tax accountant for creative entrepreneurs is: Do I need an LLC?

Today, I’m diving into LLC’s and explaining from an accounting perspective the details of why entrepreneurs might consider changing their business status to an LLC and the benefits that come along with it. 

Join me in this episode to learn more about LLC’s and why having one doesn’t define your business status. 

Estimated Quarterly Taxes: How To Calculate Your Payments

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Estimated Quarterly Taxes: How To Calculate Your Payments

Today, I’m diving into the second part of paying estimated quarterly taxes and sharing how you can actually calculate what your quarterly payments to the IRS should be. 

Join me to learn how you can determine your payments and why you should stop focusing on perfection and exact numbers. 

Taxes, Democracy, and the Largest Climate Bill in US History

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Taxes, Democracy, and the Largest Climate Bill in US History

In this first episode of 2023, I’m sharing some of what the Biden administration has accomplished and the incredible strides that have come from the newly passed Inflation Reduction Act. 

I go into detail on how the Inflation Reduction Act could directly benefit you and why this act is such a big deal for the environment.   

Recession is a Golden Opportunity

Recession is a Golden Opportunity

“Should I be freaking out about the economy?”

You’re getting the message that there's bad stuff happening in the economy right now. Inflation. Gas prices. Groceries. Stocks tumbling. Crypto cratering. But how these things touch your life can vary. You’re self-employed, and so you want to be sure that your business stays strong and you are managing your money well through potential choppy waters.

Do you need to freak out?

Hell no. In fact, you might even celebrate.

If you know what to do, recessions present some of the best opportunities for you to maximize your money and stand out in your business.

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Money Management for Creative Professionals

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Nerissa Street of Ten Thousand Women Ten Thousand Stages Podcast interviews art-centric tax expert Hannah Cole about her influences as an artist and as a tax expert for creative freelancers. This interview is available as both a podcast and a video, so you can choose the medium that you prefer.

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Startist Interview: Profit Motive, Marketing, and Tax Tips for Artists

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Startist Interview: Profit Motive, Marketing, and Tax Tips for Artists

Hannah talks with Laura Griffin and Nikki May of Startist Society about her roots as an artist and about establishing a profit motive for your art business. She chats about empowerment for artists and how she got started in accounting after some bad experiences she had as an artist.

What should you use to track expenses? How and what expenses are deductible? Can donated artwork be deducted? Do I need to collect sales tax?

visual guide to tax deductions for creators