Ed. Note: The following is a news release provided by the city of Santa Clarita.

Local artists, performers and writers are invited to a free seminar put on by the city of Santa Clarita, that will show how to properly navigate taxes for the coming year.

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The “New Heights: Artist Development Series” discussion begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 in the Century Room at Santa Clarita City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard.

The discussion, “Taxes and the Artist,” will provide artists with the nuts and bolts of how they should properly navigate through the tax system.

Abe Carnow of CPA, will lead the discussion and touch on a variety of questions, including: what can artists write off as expenses; how do artists determine what taxes to pay; and what steps do artists need to take to be working within the law most effectively.

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Carnow focuses on both tax compliance, filing the correct forms, and tax controversy, involving audit and collection matters.  

Carnow started his career with the IRS, working in the audit and appeals division from 1974 to 1990 and has since maintained his own CPA practice. He also teaches nationwide for Gear Up Tax Seminars, teaching tax courses to other professionals in taxation. 

“The New Heights: Artist Development Series” is an initiative driven by the Santa Clarita City Council and Arts Commission.

The programs are designed to empower artists, performers and arts organization representatives with valuable tools to expand their knowledge and increase opportunities for success.

For more information about the New Heights: Artist Development Series, please contact the City’s Arts and Events Supervisor, Jeff Barber, at (661) 250-3787 or by email.

Additional information about this workshop and future events can be found by visiting this website.