Income Tax Basics for Artists: Virtual Workshop
DATE: Saturday, November 14, 2026
TIME: 1:00–3:00 PM CST
LOCATION: Virtual Workshop | Zoom
PRESENTER: Caitlin Rae Warner, Enrolled Agent Tax Practitioner
Join Springboard for the Arts for Income Tax Basics for Artists, a virtual workshop designed to help artists and creative professionals better understand the tax requirements and financial responsibilities associated with their creative work.
This workshop will cover essential topics related to filing federal and state income taxes, including:
Tax deductions for artists and creative professionals
Recordkeeping and organizing financial information
Understanding how grant income affects taxes
Setting up bookkeeping systems
Tax planning and preparation
The workshop will be led by Caitlin Rae Warner, an enrolled agent tax practitioner with a background in the arts. A graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a BFA in Print/Paper/Books, Caitlin has been working in tax preparation since 2015 and brings a unique understanding of the financial challenges artists face.
This workshop is part of Springboard for the Arts' Work of Art+ series, presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library. The series complements Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists, a professional development curriculum supporting artists across all disciplines.
PLEASE NOTE: Sales tax will not be covered in this workshop, as it is addressed in a separate session.
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