Taxes for humans:
Simplify Your Taxes and change the world when You’re Self-employed
WHAT A GIFT!
An empathetic, spirited, straightforward, judgement-free tax guide for self-employed Americans. Not just a guide to doing your taxes, but a rallying cry for civic engagement. What a gift!
- William G. Gale,
Co-Director of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center
it's a hope machine
Cole transforms every toxic, self-defeating idea you've had about money into self-empowerment through knowledge.
I never expected to find so many life lessons nestled inside a discussion of the tax code, but that's precisely the promise of this book.
- Paddy Johnson,
Art Critic, Writer, and Founder of VVRkshop
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Ever wish there was a simple tax guide?
What if it was encouraging, kind, and funny?
And what if it made you feel seen and energized about your work?
Good news: I wrote that book.
It’s here, ready for pre-order.
It ships in November, in time for holiday gifts for all your freelance friends and family.
Your pre-order helps this book succeed, and reach more people who need it. I am so grateful.
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Not your dad’s tax guide.
Taxes for Humans is your punk rock sister:
It speaks your language, shows you the ropes,
and wants the world to see your magic.
the most approachable — and dare I say, funny — tax book you'll ever read
A voice for those often left out of financial conversations — women, artists, freelancers, anyone who’s ever felt like a “weirdo” in the world of money.
- Farnoosh Torabi,
Bestselling Author and Host of the
Webby-winning podcast, So Money
I want to do my taxes right now!
This book is about taxes, and I can't put it down! Hannah is warm and kind while giving us all the info we need to take charge of our tax life. And it's funny!
- Heather Bhandari,
Program Director, Foundation for Contemporary Arts, Author of Art/Work, co-founder of CreativeStudy
the most entertaining book I've read on taxes
If you've ever thought, "Taxes are confusing," Hannah Cole will walk you through planning, filing, and "oops" moments in the most entertaining book I've read on taxes (seriously...Dominatrix AND tax planning).
- Joe Saul-Sehy,
Creator and Host of
The Stacking Benjamins Show
Why Taxes for humans?
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This is the clearest, easiest, most empathetic, funniest tax book you've ever read. I had 5 beta readers test it, to make sure it works for you.
There's a dominatrix in it.
It's uplifting and encouraging.
It gives you systems.
It illuminates things you never realized you didn't know.
It has an "oh sh*t" section, if you're in a jamit's a reference, and built to last for years.
It teaches you how to do your taxes(and how to make them easier, forever)
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This book is for you if you:
Want to DIY your taxes
Want to understand your freelance taxes, do things better, and get systems that keep you organized
Had a tax whammy (like tax debt, an audit, or divorce fallout) and are looking to get out of it
Want to get more out of an accountant relationship or communicate your needs to them better
Want to feel seen and valued for the work you care about
Care about making the world/your own life/democracy better – and holding your representatives accountable.
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A book that gets you.
Because the world needs you right now.
taxes for humans
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WRITTEN WITH CREATIVES IN MIND
It's written with a beautiful balance of "you got this" approachability and no-nonsense, usable information. Written with creatives in mind, it addresses our common needs, but I truly think any small business owner would benefit from reading this book.
- Jackie Hanson, Beta Reader
Taxes Made Understandable for Creative People
I love that this book makes taxes approachable…
There were so many things explained that gave me real confidence about being able to handle my own taxes.
- BeHe, Beta Reader
the book isn’t just practical—it’s validating
Taxes for Humans is the rare kind of finance book that doesn’t talk down to you or bore you to death. Hannah dismantles the stigma around self-employment and creative careers, showing that success isn’t about fitting into a corporate mold.
- Illyssa, Beta Reader
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Taxes for Humans is an essential read for all freelancers, creatives, and self-employed people seeking to understand, take control of,
and reduce stress surrounding their tax.
The Author
I’m Hannah Cole, a longtime professional artist, branding/design nerd, tax pro, and the founder of Sunlight Tax. When I started my creative career, I found it impossible to get the tax and financial information I needed to set up my business right (and I had some horrifying experiences along the way).
I founded a company, Sunlight Tax, whose mission is to serve creative people, just like you, who are self-employed, with relevant tax and financial education, so you can bring your unique vision to the world.
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taxes for humans:
the workbook
This Workbook supplements the Taxes for Humans book with mindset exercises, checklists, helpful illustrations, and other practical tools you can use immediately to get your taxes done with confidence and simplify them moving forward.