Electrum's tattoo culture blog
Electrum's Tattoo Culture Blog
The Business of Tattooing - Things You Can Write Off as a Tattoo Artist (And What You Can’t)
If you're self-employed as a tattoo artist in the U.S., you’re considered a sole proprietor (unless you’ve registered as an LLC or S-Corp). That means you report your business income and expenses on Schedule C (Form 1040)—and knowing what qualifies as a business expense under IRS rules can save you thousands (and a nasty audit).
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The Business of Tattooing - You’re Not Just a Tattoo Artist — You’re a Business Owner.
Being good at tattooing is one thing.Running a sustainable, profitable, life-supporting business is another. If you’re living appointment to appointment, burning out, forgetting your taxes, and wondering why you're still struggling financially; It’s not because you’re not talented.It’s because no one ever taught you how to actually build your business. Let’s change that.
The Business of Tattooing - Tax Tips for Tattoo Artists
Here are some essential tips to help you stop leaving money on the table and start treating your tattoo income like the business it absolutely is:
About the Electrum Blog:
From tattooing's past to the future, the team of artists and shop owners at Electrum share their perspectives and knowledge on everything tattoo industry.
A few of the things you'll find in our blog posts:
- Business and Industry Insights: advice and ideas for tattoo business growth, current industry trends and strategies for attracting clients, whilst managing a full schedule.
- Compliance and Safety: Information regarding regulatory compliance and our mission to produce safe, compliant inks.
- Product Information: Details about our specific products.
- Interviews and Events: Discussions and recaps from industry events.
