Opinion
Artists, Don’t Make This Common Tax Mistake
Why aren’t galleries supposed to issue 1099s to their artists? And what should you do if they send you one?
Hannah Cole
Hannah Cole is an artist, speaker, podcaster, and tax professional empowering fellow creative people with clear tax and financial information.
Opinion
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Opinion
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Art
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Art
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Art
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Interview
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Art
Tax Policy Should be Part of Our Basic Civic Education
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