WHO SAYS BEING CREATIVE
OR DOING GOOD MEANS YOU CAN’T BE GREAT WITH MONEY?

MAKE YOUR TAXES A BREEZE
& BUILD YOUR FUNDS FOR THE FUTURE.

do you…

Feel a sense of dread every year at tax time…that a massive tax bill will blindside you, and leave you scrambling for months

that your partner will judge your career choice, and be angry at your disorganization?

AND especially when you imagine having to sit and review your money with that judgy accountant, who doesn’t respect you, let alone “get” you?

do your…

Palms sweat when you imagine all the ways you might be messing up your taxes (and future security) by not fully knowing what you’re doing?

Yet your eyes glaze over and you squirm every time you dive in to try to fully grasp all the detailed rules you’re supposed to know?

Knowing how much you owe before you owe it, so you can plan, adjust, and feel calm.
Planning a big year-end equipment investment that lowers your taxes.

Looking over your books and your investments, snapping your laptop shut with a smile, and heading to a laser-focused work session, because your books are organized, you’re on track with your investment plan, and all that headspace of vague dread has cleared.

Taking your creative practice/business more seriously: Feeling confident in your systems (invoicing, receipts, bookkeeping, even funding your IRA) knowing your real costs and having a plan to meet your long-term goals.

Feeling seen and valued for the work you do. Being able to focus on your impact on the world, because you’ve got a system in place that allows you to stop worrying all the time about your money.

do you Imagine…

How freakin’ nice it’d be to know with certainty, that you have a substantial retirement saved…

AND your taxes are pre-paid before the deadline, your money is organized enough now that you’re actually enjoying the benefits?

IMAGINE…

What if

you never had to worry about your taxes or retirement

because they were set up right + working for you.

How much focus would you gain for your business?

introducing

Ever wish there was a “how to set yourself up when you’re self-employed” handbook? That’s basically what Money Bootcamp is. Except that it’s delivered in clear, jargon-free videos with quick-reference outlines by a fellow creative who has been where you are. Set up your bookkeeping, your tax documents, your estimated quarterly taxes, your legal/business setup, your retirement plan, and learn how to use the Power Triangle of tax-planning, tax-advantaged accounts and investing to grow your “freedom fund.”
Money Bootcamp is a comprehensive course package and bookkeeping setup training for freelancers, sole proprietors and solopreneurs to get you set up right and tracking all the right things without wasting your time. It’s made for creators (designers, online businesses, writers, entrepreneurs, artists, and content creators) who make income as sole proprietors, freelancers, or single-member LLCs (as long as you file a Schedule C).
You’ll learn basic financial skills and tax savvy so you’ll not only stop spending unnecessary time on the wrong things, but you’ll get organized, set up on a system that works, and get the knowledge you need to feel confident about your finances. It’s a creator-centric/tax expert-led, self-motivated path to fixing your tax and financial life, and taking advantage of all the tax-advantaged accounts, deductions and incentives along the way. It’s designed to give you maximum creator-centric empowerment at a group learning price.

THE MONEY BOOTCAMP PROMISE:

DO THE WORK, AND YOU WILL:

SET UP YOUR TAX AND MONEY SYSTEMS AND GROW YOUR “F*-YOU MONEY.”**

Specifically, when you do the work, I promise that you will:

Set up a simple receipt and tax document system
Set up bookkeeping (spreadsheet or software) with tax-smart categories
Know how to calculate and pay your estimated quarterly taxes each quarter, based on your business profit
Understand what buckets your extra money should go into, and in what order
Find “lazy money” through year-end tax planning and put those dollars to work in tax-smart accounts
Have the knowledge you need to choose and open a tax-advantaged retirement account, and invest the money that’s in it, so it grows

“I really struggled with saving for retirement because there is no system in place when you're independent.”
but after Bootcamp:
"I'm saving regularly for retirement and personal/family goals. We've set up a Robo investment acccount and are stashing away money regularly. That was something that I had been wanting to do for years. It felt like Hannah explained how that could happen."
Rona Chang, sustainable fashion designer, owner of Otto Finn

Do you?

Want to set up your tax-tracking & saving systems so you can focus on your work?
Want to know what steps to take to make your freelance business “official?”
Feel curious about how to invest ethically, so your money aligns with your values?
Want targeted courses that walk you through all the hard & scary stuff from an expert who is warm, accessible, and gets you?
Know you want to set things up correctly so you can stay on track and avoid distracting pitfalls later (like surprise tax bills, messy audits, etc)?
Want to maximize your money with tax-savvy strategies to put it on autopilot and ensure growth?
Want to build a giant pile of F***-You money, so your money is working hard for you every day?

Yes, I want to get serious about my career

““I went from being crazy stressed with this looming cloud of taxes over my head to literally never thinking about them. I have everything set up and on the calendar so paying my taxes is just part of the business maintenance routine and causes zero stress. “

Jess Sparks-Mussulin”

“I am feeling calmer now that things are in process. Actually taking action can be scary. And it can feel easier to not take action, but having taken the action feels GREAT!!!”

Becky Jane Rosen”

I know that you are doing the work
that will change our world.

what you get when you join money bootcamp:

Plus you get:

Tax Nudge Calendar
Add to your existing Google calendar for gentle on-time prompts so you never miss a deadline again.
Guaranteed Tax Updates
Peace of mind knowing you’ll be updated if new tax laws pass that will affect  your self-employment. Guaranteed for one year.
Simple Spreadsheet Bookkeeping System
Gets you to your tax numbers fast, with tax-smart categories and built-in formulas for home office, mileage deduction, and estimating your quarterly taxes.
Quick-reference outlines
Clear written outlines for quick reference
Quizzes
Quizzes on core trainings to show you where you need to focus and help you retain your knowledge.

A Tour of Money Bootcamp:

you also get these bonuses:

Yes, I want to get serious about my career

Setting up your freelance tax systems right from the beginning means you avoid time-sucking disasters that can derail your career later. you can focus on your work, avoid wasting time and energy, and grow your business with confidence.

THE Money Bootcamp Promise:

Do the work, and you will:

Set up your tax and money systems and grow your “F***-You Money.”

Specifically, when you do the work, I promise that you will:

Set up a simple receipt and tax document system
Set up bookkeeping (spreadsheet or software) with tax-smart categories
Know how to calculate and pay your estimated quarterly taxes each quarter, based on your business profit
Understand what buckets your extra money should go into, and in what order
Find “lazy money” through year-end tax planning and put those dollars to work in tax-smart accounts
Have the knowledge you need to choose and open a tax-advantaged retirement account, and invest the money that’s in it, so it grows

You May be Wondering…

What if my creative practice/business is new? Can this help me?
- Yes! It’s an especially great time! If your practice is new, you’re in the ideal place, because you can set up correctly from the start, and avoid headaches (like messy audits & surprise tax bills) altogether. And there are big year-one tax advantages you don’t want to miss. Also, waiting just one year to max out & invest your IRA costs you about $130,000 in retirement-fund growth. The earlier you start, the less money you actually need.
What if I’ve had my business for a while? Will I benefit?
- If you’ve had your business for a while, you may need more tailored information that only a creative specialist accountant can deliver, and that’s where Hannah’s expertise comes in. Money Bootcamp trainings are not general-purpose; they are tailored to freelancers and solopreneurs in the creative world.
What if I’m not creative? Is this still for me?
- Money Bootcamp is designed to set up self-employed people. If you file a Schedule C (sole proprietors, freelancers, single-member LLCs), Money Bootcamp is for you. And it’s geared towards people with a passion. If that’s you, Money Bootcamp is a fit.

Money Bootcamp is a great fit for you if…

You are self-employed, freelance or a solopreneur
You are moving from full-time employment to a consulting career or other full-time freelance work
You want to keep your money, taxes, and business on track, avoid distractions, time-wasters & nightmare scenarios
You're proactive, not reactive
You have a mission, but you know that money is important to your longevity and success
You didn't get a financial education, but you know you need one

Money Bootcamp is not for you if…

You have a separate corporate tax return: aka S Corp, a C Corp or a Partnership return. LLCs are totally fine as long as you have a Schedule C
You need a full-service accounting firm
You aren’t willing to do the coursework
You feel that tax laws don’t apply to you
You need info on international taxes (we love you, but this program teaches you about US-based income tax)
You’re not on board with feminist, anti-racist, progressive ideas

What creative people are saying about working with sunlight tax and Money Bootcamp

  "Having now the experience with Money Bootcamp, I'm keeping track of things that I've never done before.
I'm a lot more confident in what I'm doing and the fact that I know that I can do it..”
  -Rachel Wold, Abstract Artist & Oceanographer

  "The biggest thing now is that I use bookkeeping software so my books are never more than a week out of date which is just so magical and I feel so proud of myself.”
  -Elody Gyekis, painter

  “I find Hannah to be very efficient and good at what she does. She's really fluent with the work. The information is clear, well explained and easy to grasp.”
  - Mai Lê Hô, dancer

  “A few years ago I had made a commitment to taking my career as an artist seriously. (So sick of dead-end jobs!) Having the financial know-how in addition to the artistic ability is a huge step in taking my career seriously, and being able to sell more paintings confidently."
  -Sarina Mitchel, painter

  “Now it’s just not as stressful for me. I’ve got a good system in place. Thanks to Hannah, all my documents are organized from day one. I no longer have to scramble around at the end of the year to pull everything together. I am no longer STRESSED about any of it. It's like a huge weight off my shoulders.”
  -Erminia Stramandinoli, healer

  "The course was really well organized and really well designed and easy to understand. There wasn't too much jargon. 
  The information was curated in a really nice way to where I felt like I had everything I need to do my taxes.”
  -Christina Kent, Painter & Economist

  “I feel much more at ease approaching my bookkeeping and taxes, knowing that I'm on the right track and can self-sustain with only minor course adjustments.”
  -Anne Fernweh, fiber artist/witch

  “I’m no longer scared of the IRS since I'm in my first year of my business. I know I still have to pay my taxes, but the way Hannah describes the IRS makes it less intimidating.”
  -Kat Hall, Pinterest expert

  “The No Fear Taxes spreadsheet training is so helpful and I've been wanting to know how to structure all this for so many years. It has been hard to find a tax professional who understands what artists do and how to properly file and track their finances. Thank you so much Hannah!”
  - Lani Asuncion, multi-media artist

  "Quickbooks SE didn't feel very transparent and it would recategorize items sometimes making more work for me later. I feel more confident that everything is organized better and more efficiently through the spreadsheet that Hannah shared…”
  - Joana Stillwell, multi-media artist

  "Working with Hannah and doing the Money Bootcamp, I was like, oh, the wheels are turning in good ways, and I'm starting to see just how to set myself up for success financially in ways I hadn't before."
  - Chanel Thervil, Artist, Educator, & Consultant

  "I wanted to start my career off (having only just finished college and jumping into working as an artist) with the right knowledge and systems in place."
  - Victor Alvarez, photographer

  "I can't speak for all the people who've ever signed up for Money Bootcamp, but once I did it, 
I had no regrets, not a second of regret. 

And for me, it was a big investment."
  - Lise Johnson, Accredited Senior Appraiser 

"I'm saving regularly for retirement and personal/family goals. We've set up a Robo investment acccount and are stashing away money regularly. That was something that I had been wanting to do for years. It felt like Hannah explained how that could happen."

  "I liked the no-shame approach…For creative people...it's so valuable to have a person that gets you...who cares about your finances and is actually cheering for you.”
  -Shannon Kiley “Olive Tiger,” musician

  “I feel calmer now…taking action feels great. Having the financial know-how is a huge step in taking my career seriously. I feel more confident. It’s given me organization and structure so that I’m able to move forward with the business part of my practice as well as the art making time.”
  - Becky Jane Rosen, painter

  "One thing I'm always struck by is that Hannah's presentations do take away the mystery and fear (as well as much of the drudgery) of dealing with the nuts and bolts of bookkeeping and taxes.”
  -Dana Jones, painter/photographer

  “I love Hannah’s style of sharing information. She’s very friendly and accessible, and keeps everything that feels boring and intimidating accessible with her warm personality and can-do attitude.”
  - Elody Gyekis, painter

  “I was making a big shift from full-time educator to cartoonist and Bootcamp helped me prepare for how to track my business and do my taxes. It has been great for me. I feel less afraid of my taxes and being a freelance creative with your guidance.”
  - Cara Bean, cartoonist

  “I was looking at my Quickbooks...things are logged & I feel more on top of it now. That was the moment I was like, 'wow, this was 100% worth it.”
  - Shannon Kiley “Olive Tiger,” musician

Get set up right, so you can focus on growing your business with confidence:

A self-study course package & spreadsheet bookkeeping system to get you on top of your money.

17 instant-access courses from mindset, getting on top of your taxes, to tax planning and investing ($5,000 value)
Quizzes to test your knowledge and help you retain it ($350)
Simple spreadsheet bookkeeping system: to get your #s organized with ninja tax tricks ($795 value)
Quick-Reference Outlines ($3000 value)
Bonus: Quickbooks Self-Employed tutorial so you can choose software vs. spreadsheet ($325 value)
Lifetime access ($7,000 value)
Bonus: Authentic sales training ($500 value)
Bonus: Home Studio Video Course ($500 value)
Bonus: Quickstart Guide ($200 value)
Bonus: How to Get More Grants Training ($500 value)
Bonus: LIVE WORKSHOP: All About 1099s Training ($500 value)
Bonus: LIVE WORKSHOP: Money Mindset Training ($500 value)

$597/month for 3 months

Save $194 when you pay in full: $1597

JOIN TODAY

FAQs:

Q: What if I have questions about my taxes?

A: Money Bootcamp is a self-study program with accounting trainings tailored to creative people, that we’re able to offer at way below the price of one-on-one time with an accountant. The Money Bootcamp program is a jam-packed with valuable course content, organized well for your success. And we’ve built in lots of ways to keep you accountable to yourself. But it’s your job to do the work. It does not include one-on-one time for your tax/money questions.

You may or may not know that accountants charge between $150-$400+ per hour. At Sunlight Tax, we’re accountants, and while we try to keep our rates accessible ($200/hour if you’re curious), we still have to charge for one on one time. But sometimes, you just need someone’s eyes on your specific situation. You’ve got two options with us. If you’re in Basic Training, and you need to talk to someone about your tax situation, you can book a 30 minute one-on-one call with a Sunlight Tax expert for an additional fee ($100), using the link we provide inside the program. If you need more, you can book additional one-on-one calls as you go, for $100 each. This is a valuable resource that you have access to inside the program. And for the record, we charge double to people not in our program.

Q: My spouse also does creative freelance work. Can they join?
A: Spouses can join for FREE. Why? Because I believe that spouses who share income should both be on the same page about it. It’s my personal ethics when it comes to joint finances. So married creatives basically get a 2-for-1 deal.

Q: Can I get just the simple spreadsheet system?

A: Yes. It’s called No Fear Taxes. It’s included in Bootcamp, but you can get it on its own. It’s a good way to try Hannah’s teaching style and a great system in itself. Although it is included with your purchase of Money Bootcamp, we will not refund the cost of it if you decide later to join Money Bootcamp. And yes, it’s part of what makes Bootcamp an amazing value.

Q: I want to join Bootcamp, but I already use bookkeeping software. Is that ok?

A: That’s fine. Bootcamp includes a QuickBooks Self-Employed tutorial for those who need more than a simple spreadsheet. You need software if you want to run reports, run payroll or track Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) [FYI, independent artists writers and performers are not required to do this, or run payroll.]

Q: I just want you to do my taxes, without Bootcamp.

A: Sorry. We are not taking any new tax clients at this time.

We built Money Bootcamp as an affordable way to provide holistic guidance to these folks while treating (and paying) our employees ethically. Our program is designed to enable us to deliver incredibly tailored tax and financial information to independent creative people who never thought they’d be able to get a financial education that fit them. It’s an incredible deal for the kind of information you’re getting, and a value far beyond the investment. If you do the work, it’s likely you will find additional savings in your life, set up systems that save you time and money, and start building your wealth through investing. For tangible details, watch the video on this page: How to get $1.8 Million from Money Bootcamp. (Note that the video references some discontinued services, but the core content remains the same)

Q: I’ve got tons of questions, but I see that Money Bootcamp is a self-study program. What do I do about my questions?

A: We’ve got you. We know it can really help to ask about your individual tax situation, and that’s why inside Money Bootcamp, there is a link to book a 1:1 call with a Sunlight Tax expert, for an additional fee. Tax advice is serious, and we take our professional responsibility seriously. For this reason, we like to be focused when we’re doing it, and we like you to be focused, too. We restrict our answering of tax questions to designated 30 minute coaching session(s). You can book as many one-on-one coaching calls as you like - so if you are fine on your own, no worries, and if you realize that you’ve got access to tax experts that really get your situation, and you want to book a call anytime you’ve got a tax situation to talk through, we’ve got you. But we don’t take random questions, and we don’t do our expert one-on-one work for free (and we hope you don’t, either, of course). We offer paid 1:1 calls to the general public at twice the price that we offer it to Money Bootcamp folks.

Q: Does Bootcamp cover sales tax?

A: I have resources to point you to, but I don’t file sales tax returns, or teach in depth about sales tax. Sales tax is a local-based tax, with about 10,000 different US jurisdictions, and given Bootcamp members in almost 50 states, I can’t reasonably keep current on the rules in every one. Bootcamp does not include other local tax filings like franchise taxes. Bootcamp does point you to good resources on sales tax, so you know where to look things up.

About Your Instructor

I’m Hannah and I’ve been a working artist for over 15 years. And I’m also a small business owner, with a mission to solve a problem I see in the world. And everything good that has happened in my art career has come from my fellow artists and entrepreneurs.

I started Sunlight Tax to give back to the creative community that is doing the empathy work and problem-solving work our culture needs.

In this era of mistrust and breakdown, creative people forge connections, bridge divides, inspire people and call them to action, and we help people envision a world as it could be. When creative people stop making work, the reason is usually financial.

And what about small businesses? Small businesses run by creative people - solopreneurs and consultants - are solving real-world problems. But it’s hard to work for yourself: you have to set up financial tracking, pay taxes quarterly, and figure out how to save for retirement with no HR department to help you. That’s why I lay out the path to these things inside Money Bootcamp. Because you need help from someone who gets you, and you want it delivered in plain English, with action steps so you can get it handled, and get back to your work without wasting your time, money or energy.

I’m an Enrolled Agent, a tax expert, a speaker, and a writer. And of course, I’m an artist and small business owner.

I’m a tax and money columnist for Hyperallergic, and formerly for Art F City. And these are some of the arts organizations that have hosted me: