Tax Tips for Artists

Every single business transaction has a tax consequence. Tax laws are often complicated and navigating these rules can be daunting for small business owners, especially for creative entrepreneurs without a business background. This workshop will help provide individuals with some tax basics on federal income taxation to help them save money on taxes and avoid tax surprises at year end. Topics will include how the government is your (uninvited) business partner, an overview of the income tax rules for business income and expenses, timing of receipts and expenditures to reduce tax bills, and special deductions that are applicable to small business owners.

Preparation Items

A pen and notebook for notes

Instructor Info

Christina Lewellen, CPA, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Accounting, NC State University

Christina is an Associate Professor in the Poole College of Management at NC State University. Her research, which primarily focuses on taxation, has been published in a number of premier accounting and business journals. She teaches Introduction to Income Taxation at the undergraduate level and Taxes and Business Strategy to Master of Accounting and MBA students. Her teaching has received recognition through teaching awards at the College and University levels. Prior to becoming a professor, she spent five years in public accounting, primarily focusing on tax compliance and strategy for individuals and small businesses. She also enjoys and devotes time to mentoring students and young business professionals. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two and four-year-old little girls, yoga, and being outdoors.

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