Artist Taxes 101: Demystifying Taxes for the Independent Musician

$45.00

A 3-part course, taught by Dr. Jeffrey Nytch, Director of the Entrepreneurship for Music at the University of Colorado-Boulder

Fridays, March 15, 22, and 29, 2024 at 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT

No need to involve death at all! This is just artists and taxes.

Taxes can be confusing and intimidating, but having a basic understanding of them is essential for any freelance artist.

This 3-part course will provide an overview of how taxes work in general and the particular issues every musician needs to know to assemble their tax return, as well as an open Q&A session with YCA's fabulous accountant, Lisa Nuñez.

***Reduced tuition is available on an as-needed basis.
Please email careercatalyst@yca.org for more information.***

BONUS: Include a FREE fundraising seminar, Working with Donors, when you sign up for this course!

A 3-part course, taught by Dr. Jeffrey Nytch, Director of the Entrepreneurship for Music at the University of Colorado-Boulder

Fridays, March 15, 22, and 29, 2024 at 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT

No need to involve death at all! This is just artists and taxes.

Taxes can be confusing and intimidating, but having a basic understanding of them is essential for any freelance artist.

This 3-part course will provide an overview of how taxes work in general and the particular issues every musician needs to know to assemble their tax return, as well as an open Q&A session with YCA's fabulous accountant, Lisa Nuñez.

***Reduced tuition is available on an as-needed basis.
Please email careercatalyst@yca.org for more information.***

BONUS: Include a FREE fundraising seminar, Working with Donors, when you sign up for this course!

Syllabus

Friday, March 15, 2024 at 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT
Class 1: Introduction & Overview
60-75 minute class
- In this first class, we’ll explore how the U.S. tax system is structured, the types of taxes that independent contractors are likely to pay, and the forms you’ll need to understand to file your taxes.

Friday, March 22, 2024 at 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT
Class 2: Deep Dive
60-75 minute class
- This week we will explore your tax forms in detail, including deductions, information you’ll need to have on hand, filing tips, deadlines and extensions, and much more.

Friday, March 29, 2024 at 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT
Class 3: Conclusion and Q&A
60-75 minute class
- Bring your questions to this final session, where we’ll be joined by YCA’s phenomenal accountant, Lisa Nuñez, to discuss what you’ve learned and address any remaining questions you might have.

Class materials, reading assignments, and any digital documents or templates will be sent ahead of time. A PDF of the class slides will be available after each class.