Accounting for visual artists
Accountants for Artists
Artists’ income comes from sales, commissions, grants, prizes and teaching, and it seldom arrives evenly. We help you understand what is taxable, what you can claim and how to keep records without it taking over your studio time.
We prepare tax returns, help with ABN and GST decisions, review grants and prizes, and check whether you may be eligible for Income Averaging as the author of artistic works.
Who we work with
Who this is for
- Painters and sculptors
- Photographers
- Illustrators and designers
- Artists selling through galleries or online
What clients ask us
Common things to work through
- Sales, commissions and gallery income
- How grants, prizes and residencies are taxed
- Studio, materials and exhibition costs you may be able to claim
- Whether you need an ABN or to register for GST
- Whether you may be eligible for Income Averaging
Services
Services that apply here
Income Averaging
This is a specialised tax concession for eligible special professionals, including actors, writers, athletes, musicians, artists and certain production associates with variable income.
Learn moreCreative Tax Deductions
Creative professionals often have unusual deduction questions. We help performers and creatives understand what can be claimed and what evidence is required.
Learn moreAccounting
Our team includes Chartered Accountants and Chartered Public Accountants, with advice on bookkeeping, BAS, payroll, year-end reporting, Australian and foreign tax, FBT, CGT and more.
Learn moreTaxation
We prepare tax returns for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies, trusts and Self Managed Super Funds, getting the job done quickly and efficiently.
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