Lee Love on mon 6 sep 10
On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 6:12 PM, Mayssan Farra wrote:
> it. I do not introduce my self as the artist. I just point to my cool stu=
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ff and
> say I made these. but most invariably the answer from the client is alway=
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s oh
> you're the artist (not the Artist :).
What do folks call themselves for the IRS? I am on page
C-10 Clay product & refractory mfg. 327100 Named: Studio Potter
doing business as Ikiru Pottery.
Jean is on page C9 711510 Independent artists, writers and performers.
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=3DA0Lee, a Mashiko potter in Minneapolis
http://mingeisota.blogspot.com/
=3D93Observe the wonders as they occur around you. Don't claim them. Feel
the artistry moving through and be silent.=3D94 --Rumi
Lee Love on thu 9 sep 10
On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 9:07 PM, Bonnie Hellman wrote=
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> However, as your occupation, I believe you are an artist if your work is
> "original". I have seen your work, and if I were preparing your tax retur=
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n,
> I wouldn't hesitate to list your occupation as Artist (with a capital A).
:That's good advice Bonnie. I was hoping other folks might chime in
with what they tell the IRS. The loudest voices maybe be educators
and hobbyist, so they don't have to worry about the subject.
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=3DA0Lee, a Mashiko potter in Minneapolis
http://mingeisota.blogspot.com/
=3D93Observe the wonders as they occur around you. Don't claim them. Feel
the artistry moving through and be silent.=3D94 --Rumi
Bonnie Hellman on thu 9 sep 10
Mayssan,
I like 711510 Independent artists, etc. because artists are not required =
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to
maintain inventory, unlike manufacturers who are required to track =3D
inventory
(of finished goods, raw materials not yet used, and work in progress.
Inventory is not deductible until sold.
Not to dredge up "who is an artist" I'd say that there are different
definitions for the IRS than have been discussed recently on clayart. =3D
Most
of us believe we are creating unique pieces, ones that we developed
(ignoring history here), rather than making the ceramic equivalent of
widgets.=3D20
Yes, you are manufacturing in the tax sense that you are changing the
chemical properties of the raw materials when you fire them, and for =3D
sales
tax purposes you are CERTANLY a manufacturer, meaning you should not be
paying sales tax on the raw materials that go into your finished =3D
products.
However, as your occupation, I believe you are an artist if your work is
"original". I have seen your work, and if I were preparing your tax =3D
return,
I wouldn't hesitate to list your occupation as Artist (with a capital =3D
A).
Best,
Bonnie
Bonnie D. Hellman, CPA
Ouray, CO 81427
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-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Lee Love
Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 7:26 PM
To: Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: Navel Glazing/ business cards/and Making Art
On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 6:12 PM, Mayssan Farra =3D
wrote:
> it. I do not introduce my self as the artist. I just point to my cool
stuff and
> say I made these. but most invariably the answer from the client is =3D
always
oh
> you're the artist (not the Artist :).
What do folks call themselves for the IRS? I am on page
C-10 Clay product & refractory mfg. 327100 Named: Studio Potter
doing business as Ikiru Pottery.
Jean is on page C9 711510 Independent artists, writers and performers.
--
=3DA0Lee, a Mashiko potter in Minneapolis
http://mingeisota.blogspot.com/
=3D93Observe the wonders as they occur around you. Don't claim them. Feel
the artistry moving through and be silent.=3D94 --Rumi
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