Income Tax Information

API is a national nonprofit organization whose purpose is to encourage accountants to volunteer their time and expertise to nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals who need, but cannot afford, professional accounting services. This work is carried out by a growing network of 22 Affiliates and more than 10,000 volunteers across the country.

Free assistance to Equity, SAG and AFTRA members in the preparation of their individual Federal and state income tax returns. VITA programs also through Actors Equity in Seattle and Los Angeles.

A concise overview of taxes for visual artists.

Includes line-by-line instructions and examples to complete Schedule C and Schedule SE for filing with the IRS. Provides tips on how to lower income taxes and avoid unwanted tax problems.

This highly acclaimed reference book presents a comprehensive overview of the legal issues faced by anyone working in the visual arts. The narrative text is arranged into twenty-four chapters covering: copyright, contracts, censorship, moral rights, sales (by artist, gallery, or agent), taxation, estate planning, museums, collecting, and grants. The book suggests basic strategies, gives information to help with further action, and contains many sample legal forms and contracts. This edition is a complete revision, providing not only updated legal information, but also covering the ever-increasing importance of new media and electronic rights.

This complete set of forms has everything a photographer needs to run and organize a stock photography business. Step-by-step instructions and helpful advice accompany forms to organize shoots, travel, resources, clients, markets, and to manage every detail of day-to-day operation. You'll find: insurance and tax forms; estimate, delivery memo, and invoice; pre-shoot checklist; model and property releases; film test form; and much more.

The second edition of this definitive guide is for gallery owners, dealers, and artists' reps who want to understand the law and successfully tackle the business and legal issues they face every day in their field. Written by an esteemed arts lawyer and lecturer, the book covers all legal aspects of a gallery business­ from trademarks and copyright to contracts, consignments, taxes, product liability, advertising, catalog sales, and customer relations­saving the reader thousands of dollars in attorney's fees. The author also advises how to find a good lawyer if one is needed.

A thorough discussion of the legal and business issues of everyday concern in professional photography. Topics covered include: copyright, defamation and libel, censorship and obscenity, business organization and taxes, working and living space, contracts and remedies, agents, estate planning, digitization, and more. Drawing numerous examples from legal cases involving photography to illustrate the law, the book will enable photographers to conduct business confidently and know when to seek legal assistance.

The second edition of this widely praised legal guide answers virtually every question a writer is likely to face concerning his or her rights and the law. Extensively revised and updated to cover recent developments in the law, this book is an invaluable addition to every successful writer's library.

The American Symphony Orchestra League and Association of Performing Arts Presenters consulted with nationally-recognized experts to create this complete and up-to-date online resource for foreign guest artists, their managers, and performing arts organizations. Immigration attorney Jonathan Ginsburg and tax experts Albert Schibani and Peter Kotsatos authored indispensable guidance featured on this site. Provides Forms and web links needed to steer through the process of engaging guest artists reliably, efficiently, and lawfully.

Obtaining a temporary work visa can be complicated, and interpreting IRS withholding requirements can be even more confusing. This handbook is a helpful guide to your taxation queries when hiring guest artists. Now available to download or view online at http://www.artistsfromabroad.org.

The Artist in Business helps artists manage their careers and set priorities on the basis of sound business practices. Geared to the needs of enterprising early career visual artists, performers, and craftspeople, the text provides a framework for acquiring fundamental skills in such essential areas as: business operations; recordkeeping, taxes, and the budget process; legal rights; and financial resources.

Examines the intricate laws of intellectual property, tort, tax, and customs that affect virtually all aspects of art transactions and disputes.

The Chicago Artists' Coalition hosts regular workshops, lectures, and panel discussions on topics of immediate interest to artists, such as housing, space, employment, marketing, taxes, health hazards, law, culture and advocacy. Meetings and monthly "artist salons," offer a unique opportunity to network with artists who represent diverse backgrounds and interests.

Online database of over 200 professionals in the state of Illinois.

For those who make their living in the arts, here is a succinct and essential guide to understanding tax returns and maximizing tax deductions. It has an official website - www.arts-taxinfo.com - which will periodically be updated with tax law changes, new tax tips and other timely information.