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A Practical Guide to Taxes for Artists, Creatives, and Freelancers (Virtual)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free for all

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
* Deductions and other essential considerations for artists and freelancers
* Recent changes from the new tax bill and what it means for your return
* How returns work and when refunds occur
* Tax treatment of sponsorships, affiliate income and gifted products
* How to find trustworthy tax professionals
* Staying safe and avoiding fraud

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.

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*
*free for all
Categories: Community, Lectures & Workshops, Online
Address: San Francisco, CA