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Art and Taxes: 2008

By Lori Bouchard

A basic start-up and survival guide for the small-business in every artist… What you need to know
What you didn’t even know you needed to know
Some things you wish you didn’t know
And a few things you wish you knew a lot sooner!

This eBook is a must have for every artist, jewelry designer, and glass artist in the USA who either sells their work or would like to!

Art and Taxes 2008 will not only directly give you the information you need regarding business taxes and licenses but will also give you money saving, organizational, and bookkeeping tips! Also comes with TWO BONUS FEATURES!
See Contents below....

If you struggle with or are completely disgusted with the hard to understand information available by the IRS, or just want a compiled list of information that is relevant to you and your business, then Art and Taxes 2008 is for YOU!

*The information contained in this eBook is geared towards those artists who do business in the USA.

If you are still unsure about whether or not this eBook is something you really MUST HAVE....then check out the Chapter Guide below to see what you will get when you buy Art and Taxes 2008 now!

Contents:

Chapter 1: Start at the Beginning…

· Should I become a business? Am I already a business and I don’t even know it?· What type of business am I? What type of business should I be?· How to become a business

· What official paperwork do I need? - Licenses, tax ID’s etc. (Including a table of links to every US state's tax revenue web site!)

Chapter 2: Selling – What you need to know

· Selling information: Wholesale, retail, consignment…what do I need to know? · “The Great Pricing Debate” - including “Things to consider when deciding how to price your work”. · Sales Taxes – collecting and remitting Chapter 3: Taxes…all year preparation · What purchases should I save receipts for and why?· How should I organize my information? The great shoe-box vs. software debate!· Mileage – how to track it and how much of a difference can it really make to me?· Should I track what I’m paying for materials? (And if so –how?)

Chapter 4: Tax time is a comin’… · Who should do my taxes? Can I do them myself? Why should I hire an accountant? · What should I bring to an accountant?· What questions do I need to ask myself and my accountant?

Chapter 5: Taxes...I’m going it alone! · I’ve decided to do my own taxes. What do I need to know? Which forms do I need to fill out for my federal annual taxes?· Form 8829- Home Office – how and what to expense- “Can I really deduct a portion of my mortgage?” And “So and so said if I claimed this expense, it will flag me for an audit….”· Schedule C- Inventory - Do I really need to count all my beads? Can I expense/write off all those fancy tools and equipment I just bought? –“What about that weird equation my brother-in-law’s cousin’s neighbor’s ex-wife told me about to depreciate my tools?” and more….

· So…I’m at a loss, literally. Will the IRS come after me? How long can I claim a loss? Will I be audited for claiming a loss?

Bonus: Tips for finding information on the IRS website. “How on earth do I sort through all that “Tax-speak”?

Resources: A list of online resources for more information

You will receive all of this for only... $20 !

Q: How much does it cost to consult an accountant?
A: Until now it was much more than $20!
(Lori Bouchard is not only a jewelry designer and glass artist, but is also an accountant and has 4+ years experience in accounting and taxes for small business.)

*Let me add that the information contained in this 23 page e-book is geared towards the one-person artist who is a sole proprietor. If you are interested in information regarding forming an LLC or a Corporation, please consult with both a CPA and an attorney.
*Legal disclaimer: The information given in this eBook is taken from outside sources,
including the IRS, as well as from personal experiences. The advice contained in this
eBook is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the
purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed. Please seek the advice of a local
qualified tax accountant and tax attorney to ensure that the proper steps are taken for your
individual situation.

*Art and Taxes 2008 identical to 2007 except that it is updated with the 2008 IRS deductible figures for mileage. You do not need to buy another copy! (The 2008 mileage deduction amount is .505 per mile.)

**After you finish the check-out process and your payment is finalized, you will recieve an email customer receipt at the address you listed in the cart check-out. This email will contain a link and password information that you will need in order to access the eBook download. Be sure to list a valid email address that you can access as that is the only way you will be able to get the download information. You will NOT be able to copy/paste the information. You will need to write it down or print the receipt.

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