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Tuesday, 10/21/2025
6:00 - 7:30

Vanquish tax fear and gain practical tools for staying organized year-round. Learn strategies for tracking income and expenses, maximizing deductions and keeping records that make tax time easier.

Topics include:

  • Recordkeeping essentials
  • Common tax forms (1040, Schedules A and C, W-2s, 1099s)
  • Deductions for artists and freelancers
  • Hobby losses and when to consider an LLC or S-Corp
  • Tax treatment of sponsorships, affiliate income and gifted products
  • How to find trustworthy tax professionals
  • Handling late payments and other stress-reducing tips

A Q&A follows the presentation.

Jeff Thompson, MA, MBA, EA, USTCP, is an actor, writer, magician and tax professional from Los Angeles. He files taxes for more than 500 clients each year, co-directs Impro Theatre, and serves on the board of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA). He has taught psychology at Citrus College and given lectures to artists at CalArts and for the City of Santa Clara.

In partnership with California Lawyers for the Arts.

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