Presented in partnership with Kraft CPAs and the Watkins College of Art, Design & Film, this workshop will help any artist learn the Do’s and Don’ts for managing finances. Topics will include:

• Record keeping guidance – what you’ll need to get your taxes in shape

• Taxes for your sole proprietorship – how to use a schedule C and when you should consider forming an entity to avoid personal financial liability

• Deductions – what you can deduct when you donate your art and other business expense deductions

• What artists can do to make themselves more competitive for mortgages or other types of lending