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Tax Advice for Artists - Taxation and Accounting Resources for Artists

Art and accounting might seem like polar opposites, but to have a successful career - and avoid financial and legal consequences - accurate tax record keeping is essential. Here's some tips to help you tame the paperwork monster.

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Bartering Your Art: Tax Implications of the Barter Process
If you barter your art - trading or swapping goods or services, rather than selling it for cash - you should still declare it for taxation purposes. This article explains the basic rules.

Taxation & Tax Deductions for the Self-Employed Visual Artist
A good basic overview to taxation for artists: are you a business, how much you have to earn before you need to submit a tax return, what you can deduct.

Why You Need to Face Financial Facts
Are you trying to avoid the whole issue? If you're trying to make it as a professional, money is a fact of life. This article from New York's NYFA fine art group gives you a pep talk with some useful links and books.

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