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A Practical Guide to Taxes for Artists, Creatives, and Freelancers

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Register via Zoom

San Francisco Public Library (All Branches) | San Francisco, CA

Event Details

Vanquish tax fear and gain practical tools for staying organized year-round. Learn strategies for tracking income and expenses, maximizing deductions and keeping records that make tax time easier.

Topics include:

  • Recordkeeping essentials
  • Common tax forms (1040, Schedules A and C, W-2s, 1099s)
  • Deductions for artists and freelancers
  • Hobby losses and when to consider an LLC or S-Corp
  • Tax treatment of sponsorships, affiliate income and gifted products
  • How to find trustworthy tax professionals
  • Handling late payments and other stress-reducing tips

A Q&A follows the presentation.

Jeff Thompson, MA, MBA, EA, USTCP, is an actor, writer, magician and tax professional from Los Angeles. He files taxes for more than 500 clients each year, co-directs Impro Theatre, and serves on the board of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA). He has taught psychology at Citrus College and given lectures to artists at CalArts and for the City of Santa Clara.

In partnership with California Lawyers for the Arts.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Register via Zoom
Categories: Community, Discount Tix / Promo Codes, Downtown San Francisco, Lectures & Workshops, Online
Address: San Francisco, CA

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