File-Ready Tax Prep for Creatives

For organized records and straightforward filing

This service is designed for artists and creative business owners whose records are already in good order and ready for tax preparation. Income and expenses are clearly summarized, business and personal activity are largely separated, and minimal cleanup is required.

What I provide

• Review of your records and summaries

• Federal and applicable state income tax returns

• Schedule C (or other applicable self-employment forms)

• Review for common deductions relevant to creative businesses

• Final review and filing

This service assumes

• Records are substantially complete and accurate

• No material cleanup, reconstruction, or reconciliation is required

• One business and limited follow-up questions

If records are not as organized as expected, I’ll recommend the appropriate service level before proceeding.

Typical time commitment
Approximately 2.5–5 hours

Billing structure
All services are billed at $160 per hour, with a 1-hour minimum and 10-minute increments thereafter. An initial one-hour retainer is required to secure your place on my schedule and is applied to your first invoice. Estimated hours may vary based on transaction volume, complexity of the tax situation, number of states involved, and whether multiple businesses (multiple Schedule Cs) are included. Any tax filing or government fees assessed by federal, state, or local agencies are billed in addition to the hourly rate. All services and scope of work will be confirmed in an engagement letter prior to the start of work. If scope changes materially, I will discuss this with you before proceeding.