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Painters, Photographers, and Other Visual Artists Tax Checklist

Continuing Education
  • Private Lessons
  • Master Classes & Apprenticeships
  • Schools & Conferences
  • Tickets to Special Exhibits
  • Gallery Visits & Talks
  • Museum Memberships
  • Other: _____________________________
Promotional Expenses
  • Portfolio Costs
  • Business Cards & Resume'
  • Film & Slide Processing
  • Postage & Shipping
  • Slide and Photographer Fees
  • Printing of Show Announcement Cards
  • Shows & Exhibits
  • Printing Costs
  • Other:_____________________________
Supplies & Expenses
  • Gallery Memberships and Dues
  • Brushes and Cleaning Supplies
  • Paints, Film, Papers, etc.
  • Gifts - Business ($25 per person limit)
  • Chemicals for Film Processing
  • Museum Dues and Memberships
  • Canvas and Stretchers
  • Framing Costs
  • Meals - Business (enter 100% of cost)
  • Slide & Film Processing
  • Stationery & Office Supplies
  • Rent - Studio & Gallery Space
  • Art Magazines and Books
  • Legal & Accounting Fees
  • Rents & Repairs of Equipment
  • Sculpture Supplies & Hardware
  • Food & Wine - Gallery Openings
  • Modeling Fees & Props
  • Commissions - Agent/Gallery
  • Other:_____________________________
Auto Travel (In miles)
  • Museum & Gallery Visits
  • Client & Business Meetings
  • Continuing Education
  • Gallery Interviews (Potential Shows)
  • Out-Of-Town Business Trips
  • Purchasing Art Supplies & Materials
  • Professional Society Meetings
  • Parking Fees & Tolls ($)
  • Other:____________________________
Travel - Out of Town
  • Airfare & Auto Rental
  • Van Rental for Moving of Artwork
  • Parking
  • Taxi, Train, Bus & Subway
  • Lodging (do not combine with meals)
  • Meals (enter 100% of expense)
  • Laundry, Maid, & Porter
  • Tolls
  • Telephone Calls (including home)
  • Other:____________________________
Telephone Costs
  • Paging Service
  • Internet and On-Line Services
  • Pay & Toll Calls
  • Cellular Phone
  • Other:____________________________
Equipment Purchases
  • Phone & Answering Machine
  • Computer & Computer Software
  • Press, Easel, and Paint Box
  • Darkroom Equipment
  • Camera (digital & traditional) & Lens
  • Enlarger & Camera Bag
  • Modems and Computer Peripherals
  • Framing Apparatus
  • Power & Hand Tools
  • Sculpting Tools
  • Other:______________________________

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