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Paying Taxes after a fair??
Started this discussion. Last reply by Connie Mettler Jul 12, 2011. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I'm probably over looking this somewhere, surely this has been asked before but I can't seem to find it. I'm going to Artfest in Dallas this weekend and don't really know how (or when) to go about…Continue
What do do with art at night
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kimberly Merck- Moore Dec 8, 2011. 35 Replies 0 Likes
I'm going to be doing my first ever arts festival memorial day weekend (Dallas Artfest...which from what I've read on here hasn't been a great show for some people...hopefully it will be a good…Continue
Hello, just joined from Oklahoma
Started this discussion. Last reply by Annette Piper Apr 12, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, I found this site googling for tips on arts festivals, as I'm trying to get started making a business out of my art this year. There is obviously such a huge wealth of advice and information on…Continue
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Morian Whaley replied to Morian Whaley's discussion What do do with art at night
"Not well. I didn't even cover my hotel cost. A lot of really good and experienced artists didn't do well either so I don't feel TOO discouraged. This was my first Art Fair though, so I enjoyed it anyway because I learned a…"
Kimberly Merck- Moore replied to Morian Whaley's discussion What do do with art at night
"Hey Morian,
I know it's a bit late, but I was wondering how you did at Artfest?"
Connie Mettler replied to Morian Whaley's discussion Paying Taxes after a fair??
"and if you have a Michigan tax license, have it handy to show the auditor. They will accept that and you can pay at the end of the year, or quarter.
The states that always gave us the most trouble were New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Stay on…"
Jim Parker replied to Morian Whaley's discussion Paying Taxes after a fair??
"If you don't do a lot of shows in Michigan, and don't have a MI resale tax ID, the tax audit people will come around with a form that you need to fill out and estimate your sales tax liability through Saturday. If you do have a MI tax…"
R. Michael Wommack replied to Morian Whaley's discussion Paying Taxes after a fair??
"I was wondering about Michigan. In all the info I am getting from Ann Arbor there has been no mention of taxes or licenses. Do they hand out forms when you check in?
I was visited by the comptroller in Fort Worth. Luckily I was all legal, but it was…"
Christine Hauber replied to Morian Whaley's discussion Paying Taxes after a fair??
"Of all the many states I have done shows in, Texas and Arizona are pretty hard core...such as sending comptoller officers to the shows. Even if you only do one show in Texas, you will have to fill out their paperwork every three months for as long…"
Morian Whaley replied to Morian Whaley's discussion Paying Taxes after a fair??
"I went to the texas comptroller website and applied online for a sales permit. I just filled out the PDF on my computer and faxed it in. I think I faxed it on wednesday and I got a phone call the following monday saying I could now (legally) accept…"
Jim Parker replied to Morian Whaley's discussion Paying Taxes after a fair??
"Texas cities and counties have "home rule", which means that the community in which the show occurs will also get a slice of the tax pie. Generally in Texas, you need to let the state tax authority know ahead of time which city/counties…"
Diane Wright replied to Morian Whaley's discussion Paying Taxes after a fair??
"It depends on the state requirements. I do shows in Michigan where I can just send in my tax payment after the show but don't need to get a license. I had to get tax licenses in PA, OH, and NJ and have to file sales tax returns…"
Michael Higdon replied to Morian Whaley's discussion Paying Taxes after a fair??
"So what was the answer on this? I am in the DFW area and was looking into this show as well..."
Jacqueline Webster replied to Morian Whaley's discussion Paying Taxes after a fair??
"Not necessarily. Call and see if they will have a form in the packet for you. You don't want to jump through any more hoops than you have to! :^)"
Morian Whaley replied to Morian Whaley's discussion Paying Taxes after a fair??
"Thanks, I found in the packet I got where it says "Each artist will be responsible for conducting his/her own sales transactions, and collecting and remitting Dallas/Dallas County/Texas sales tax."
I guess that does mean I need…"
Bo Mackison replied to Morian Whaley's discussion What do do with art at night
""art Gods" -- love it!"
Bo Mackison replied to Morian Whaley's discussion What do do with art at night
""art Gods" -- love it!"
Jacqueline Webster replied to Morian Whaley's discussion Paying Taxes after a fair??
"Most shows will provide a form for you, but some want you to get some sort of temp license form the state/locality before you show up, and yet others will collect the tax from you and remit it themselves. It's best to just contact the…"
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OKC Festival--just got back from seeing it
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 11:13pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
I havn't been to my first art festival/fair yet as an artist--that is coming up at the end of May. So when I went to the OKC festival tonight I was looking at everything from a different viewpoint than I ever had before. I never paid attention before to how people lit their work, or whether they had a rug of some kind in their tent, or what color their walls were, or if they have a sign what does it look like.
It's my understanding that OKC festival is a little different in that they…
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- At 9:14pm on April 11, 2011,
Connie Mettler said… Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Morian. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.
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