Logan Arts Workers Networking Event: Tax Basics for Creatives

Facilitated by Sheila Lind from Screen Business Solutions, this workshop is designed specifically for individuals working in the arts and creative industries. It demystifies how tax works for creative professionals, explores the overlap between personal and small business tax, and explains how key tax rulings can support your creative practice.

In this session, we’ll cover:

• Tax Fundamentals Made Simple
  Learn the language of tax—understand income, expenses, and how much you need to pay.
• Calculating Your Income
  Break down the difference between assessable income and taxable income, and how to work them out.
• Creative Tax Rulings Explained
  Discover the key ATO rulings that apply to creatives and how they can benefit your practice.
• Hobby or Business?
  Learn how to tell the difference, why it matters for tax, and what steps to take if you’re running a business.
• Claiming Deductions
  Understand what you can claim, how to maximise your deductions, and stay compliant.
• Staying Organised
  Tips and tools for record keeping, cloud accounting, and staying on top of your finances.
• Creative Business Essentials
  Understand your responsibilities around copyright, ABNs, sole trader vs company structures, and more.