Taxes, Business & Financial Planning for Artists & Creatives


Whether you’re already established, or just now building your brand, tax work for photographers, designers, musicians, painters, and more.

  • State Income & Sales Taxes

    State tax considerations matter for creative professions. Depending on several factors, including your “nexus”, you could owe state income, state sales, and state use tax, in your home state and other states, for the art you produce and sell.

  • Business Structure & Licenses

    Have you established an LLC? Does your home state require a business license, or maybe even a “privilege” license? Do you get paid through a third party payment app (like Paypal)?

  • Digital, Tangible, Intellectual Property

    Different states have different tax rules depending on the type of product or service you create and sell. The compliance rules vary per state, and can quickly get complicated.

Level of Services

  • When you just need a tax return for your creative and artistic endeavors; maintain IRS compliance, establish quarterly estimates, and keep the business on track with taxing authorities. Starting at $750.

  • When you need more than just a tax return, and would like some assistance with business planning and financial planning during the year. Starting at $1,000 per year.

  • All inclusive concierge financial planning, business planning, and tax return planning and preparation. Starting at $1,500 per year.

Steven K. Howell, CPA

 As a CPA, and former working musician, I know the importance of balancing financial necessities with artistic passions. I work with creative professionals across the country, helping them maintain compliance with changing federal and state tax regulations, maximize their deductions, make wise financial decisions and build a sustainable business with their art. I’d love to help you on your journey.