Tax Smarts for Artists: Accounting Secrets, Surprises & Essentials - Paperback

by Jessie M. Parker (Author)

The critical information here is designed to help artists of all disciplines including writers, composers, musicians, performers, and visual artists. It expands on her first book for Visual Artists.. The information covers all pertinent aspects of accounting, tax and estate issues that are relevant to artists and not generally included in art training. The material is written in plain English, not account-ese, or legalese. This book is useful for both professionals and artists who are currently hobbyists but are considering making the leap to pro. The material covers the basics, what expenses can be claimed, tax rules, the audit demystified how to win your audit and critical and urgent info re estate planning for artists. The artist can use this guidebook for DIY and/or as a basis for a fruitful collaboration with accountants.