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## [4 Common Tax Day Misconceptions (and How to Fix Them)](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/four-common-tax-day-misconceptions-and-how-to-fix-them)
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April 13th, 2026
If you’re getting the feels as Tax Day approaches, you are probably human. There’s no tax education in this country (and how bananas is that?!?), so feeling confused or misunderstanding what’s required are common. As a tax educator for creative people, I see people frequently misunderstand how their taxes work, and Tax Day is the moment where it hits all at once. As we approach April 15, I’d like to clear up some common misconceptions about the tax deadline.
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## [5 Common Tax Pitfalls for Artists (and How to Avoid Them)](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/5-common-tax-pitfalls-for-artists-and-how-to-avoid-them)
By [Hannah Cole](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/author/hannah-cole)
January 13th, 2026
As we head into tax season this year, and your feelings and fears about taxes begin to swell, remember: there is no tax education in this country. And that’s bananas! It’s no wonder that US tax literacy is so low. So if taxes confuse you, I want to reassure you that you are not alone, and you’re not broken. Your creative work is shifting the culture for good, so let’s make sure you stay on the right side of the law and get the most out of your taxes. That way, you can keep your focus where it belongs: on your amazing work. As an artist and tax pro who helps self-employed creative people manage their taxes, I want to help you navigate the top five tax pitfalls I see in my work.
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## [🔦 A Complete Tax Guide to Fiscal Sponsorship](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/a-complete-tax-guide-to-fiscal-sponsorship)
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December 16th, 2025
Whether you’re a deductions nerd (👋) or an artist with a zest for building something in the world (❤️🔥), this guide offers quick, actionable information for navigating the tax implications of fiscal sponsorship with confidence and ease. With a little planning, research, and tidy documentation, tax season can (and should!) be a breeze. Begone, tax headaches!
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## [Tax Tips with Brass Taxes!](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/tax-tips-with-brass-taxes-565be4be16cc)
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January 9th, 2019
Tax season is fast approaching! It’s been a year since the new tax law was passed. We’ve received numerous questions from our projects about its impact and now we have the scoop. In this article, you will get a basic overview of the New Tax Law’s adjustment to the Pass-through Deduction and great tips as you prepare to file your 1099. Fractured Atlas recently had the pleasure of speaking with Rus Garofalo, President of Brass Taxes, about what to expect this filing season with the new tax law.
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## [Getting Down to Brass Taxes: An Interview with Tax Expert Rus Garofolo](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/getting-down-to-brass-taxes-an-interview-with-tax-expert-rus-garofolo-fa60c4e73eb1)
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March 31st, 2016
Tax day is fast approaching: what’s a freelance artist or burgeoning arts organization to do? In anticipation of the IRS’s upcoming deadline, we sat down with Rus Garofolo, Founder of Brass Taxes, to discuss some key questions that arts organizations might want to consider in their tax prep.
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