Events
TALA develops and hosts workshops and seminars covering copyright, trademark, contracts, taxes, business entities, budgeting, risk management, and other topics relevant to creative practices.
All events are free and open to the public.
Upcoming Events
TALA will be closed for the holidays from Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29; and from Monday, December 23 through Friday, January 3. 2025 event details coming soon!
Past Events
Brush Up For The New Year: Regulatory Compliance Made Easy For Artists
Listen up, artists! 📣 2025 is around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to brush up on all of the knowledge you’ll need to be compliant with taxes and reporting. Join TALA’s resident CPA Lisa Sretenovic for an engaging webinar. Participants will learn how to:
Categorize Tax-Deductible Business Expenses
Prepare for 1099s
Reporting the Beneficial Ownership Information with FinCEN
and more!
Art of Taxes 2024
Artists: stay up to date with information that impacts your tax liability. Structured with artists in mind, this seminar is designed to walk you through your tax return, addressing common artist concerns and important IRS regulations pertaining to creative practices
Year-End Tax & Business Wrap Up
Master W9s, deductions, and 1099s to make your business tax savvy. Take a moment to reflect on your 2023 business goals and plan ahead for the upcoming year. TALA’s resident CPA, Lisa Sretenovic, shares valuable tips to ensure you’re ready for tax season and beyond.
IRS Form 990 Walkthrough with a CPA
We’re ending our nonprofit series by breaking down some of the most important knowledge a nonprofit leader could possess… How to complete an IRS Form 990 charitable organization tax return.
Whether your organization files the 990 itself or pays a CPA, every nonprofit leader should recognize the critical reporting items. Understanding what’s expected by the IRS makes end of year reporting easier and ensures compliance with maintaining 501c3 status.