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Painters, Photographers, & Other Visual Artists Tax Deduction Checklist
provided by Peter Jason Riley, CPA
Continuing Education
Private Lessons
Master Classes & Apprenticeships
Schools & Conferences
Tickets to Special Exhibits
Gallery Visits & Talks
Museum Memberships
Other: _____________________________
Promotional Expenses
Portfolio Costs
Business Cards & Resume
Film & Slide Processing
Postage & Shipping
Slide and Photographer Fees
Printing of Show Announcement Cards
Shows & Exhibits
Printing Costs
Other:_____________________________
Supplies & Expenses
Gallery Memberships and Dues
Brushes and Cleaning Supplies
Paints, Film, Papers, etc.
Gifts - Business ($25 per person limit)
Chemicals for Film Processing
Museum Dues and Memberships
Canvas and Stretchers
Framing Costs
Meals - Business (enter 100% of cost)
Slide & Film Processing
Stationary & Office Supplies
Rent - Studio & Gallery Space
Art Magazines and Books
Legal & Accounting Fees
Rents & Repairs of Equipment
Sculpture Supplies & Hardware
Food & Wine - Gallery Openings
Modeling Fees & Props
Commissions - Agent/Gallery
Other:_____________________________
Auto Travel (In miles)
Museum & Gallery Visits
Client & Business Meetings
Continuing Education
Gallery Interviews (Potential Shows)
Out-Of-Town Business Trips
Purchasing Art Supplies & Materials
Professional Society Meetings
Parking Fees & Tolls ($)
Other:____________________________
Travel - Out of Town
Airfare & Auto Rental
Van Rental for Moving of Artwork
Parking
Taxi, Train, Bus & Subway
Lodging (do not combine with meals)
Meals (enter 100% of expense)
Laundry, Maid, & Porter
Tolls
Telephone Calls (including home)
Other:____________________________
Telephone Costs
Paging Service
Internet and on-line Services
Pay & Toll Calls
Cellular Phone
Other:____________________________
Equipment Purchases
Phone & Answering Machine
Computer & Computer Software
Press, Easel, and Paint Box
Darkroom Equipment
Camera (Digital & Traditional) & Lens
Enlarger & Camera Bag
Modems and computer peripherals
Framing Apparatus
Power & Hand Tools
Sculpting Tools
Other:______________________________
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