Doing taxes for artists is not an easy thing. Artists have multiple sources of income. Their incomes are not steady, and the tax rules for artists are different from salaried employees. All these factors add to the complexity of doing taxes for artists, yet there are a few basics that are the same for all artists. This post will give you a brief overview of the three key aspects that work, as a tax preparation guide for artists who want to make money through their hobbies!