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April 11, 2023 Artist

5 Myths About Taxes for Artists, Debunked

There is often mystery surrounding how to file taxes as an artist. Here are five common misconceptions about art taxes to help you separate fact from fiction.

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March 7, 2023 Artist

Sales Tax for Artists: You're Probably Doing it Wrong

But, we are here to help. Here are the basics of how to charge and record your sales tax for your artwork.

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February 23, 2023 Artist

Common Questions About Taxes for Artists Answered

Tax season as an artist can be a stressful time of year. In this series, we rounded up your most common questions about filing taxes as an artist—and helped answer them.

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December 5, 2022 Artist

A 2022 Year-End Tax Planning Checklist for Artists

Hannah Cole, tax pro, artist, and founder of Sunlight Tax, gives us the guidelines for how artists should start planning for their 2022 tax filing.

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August 19, 2022 Artist

The Case Studies of Three Famous Artist-Estate Debacles

What can we learn from Rothko, Indiana, and Judd's debacles? These studies in estate planning reveal the challenges that can disrupt an artist's legacy—and how to avoid them.

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June 29, 2022 Collector

How Do You Donate an Art Collection?

Key terms and definitions to know when donating your art collection to an institution.

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March 3, 2022 Collector

Art Executors and Estate Planning for Art Collectors

Attorney Melissa Passman shares her expertise on best practices in estate planning with a focus on art collections.

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March 1, 2022 Artist

The Civic Impact of Taxes for Artists

Taxes are our only mandatory civic duty: so why is tax education left out of civic education?

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February 1, 2022 Artist

No, You Won’t Get a Charitable Deduction for Donating Your Artwork

Make sure you know all the tax implications before donating your artwork to a charity or organization.

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January 25, 2022 Collector

A New Scam Hits the Art World, Targeting Collectors and Art Advisors

Hackers are becoming increasingly creative. Here's 3 things we learned from the most recent art world cyber hack.

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October 29, 2021 Artist

A Tax Expert's Advice on How To Avoid Stress During Tax Season

Hannah Cole is a tax expert who specializes in working with creative businesses and artists. Her top advice for artists? Get organized early.

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October 5, 2021 Collector

Heists, Forgeries & Fraud — What Collectors Can Learn From True Art Crimes

We go down the rabbit hole with expert Noah Charney to find out what today's collectors can learn from history's most famous art crimes.

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August 31, 2021 Artist

A Breakdown of Business Models for Artists | Plus, Free Business Plan Worksheet

Sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, cooperative, or S Corp—which one is right for you? Learn more and then fill out the business plan worksheets to set a strong art business foundation.

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August 12, 2021 Collector

Collectors: What To Do If Your Art Arrives Damaged

Shipping fine art is an art form itself and doesn't always go as planned. Here's what to do if your art is damaged while in transit.

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July 30, 2021 Artist Collector

How to Add Metadata to Your Image Files

Embedding metadata in your image files increases their online security and allows you to preserve and share your art's most important details with the world.

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July 22, 2021 Artist Collector

What Artists and Gallerists Should Know About Data Security

With remote work still on the rise, hackers are having a heyday. Here are some best practices to defend your data, whether you're an artist or a dealer.

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