MAFA Professional Development Series Presents ‘Taxes and the Artist’ Workshop, Feb. 13

Do not miss this seminar on the essentials of income tax for individual artists and artist groups of all disciplines, and the self-employed. Learn how you can efficiently track income and expenses throughout the year and correctly file your taxes. Topics will include record keeping, Form 1040, Schedule C, the self-employment schedule, deductions, hobby losses, home offices, and more.

A comprehensive workbook, “The Art of Deduction,” is included with the admission fee. Additional handouts will also be provided.

Presenter Abe Carnow, C.P.A., is very active in tax practice and tax education. As a nationwide lecturer for Gear Up Tax Seminars, Abe teaches other accountants about individual income taxation, business income taxation, and ethics. In his tax practice, Abe works with a variety of professionals, including graphic artists, performers, and other service professionals. From 1974 to 1990, Abe worked for the Internal Revenue Service in the examination and appeals divisions. Abe has been presenting California Lawyers for Artists’ annual tax workshop for artists in Los Angeles since 1993.

Only 30 seats are available. MAFA current and past members: $20; non-members: $30; students 21 and under with valid ID: $10. Go to http://bit.ly/1nmsELn to purchase tickets.

Workshop will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Feb. 13 in the Monrovia Community Center Monroe Room (119 W. Palm Ave.).

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