A TAX EXPERT WHO GETS WHAT YOU DO

Empowering self-employed people with accessible tax and business setup skills.
Engaging tax workshops for creative audiences.

Hi, I’m Hannah

I’m a professional artist, and a tax pro.
I believe that creative and mission-forward people like us should have access to clear, judgment-free info about taxes and managing our money.
Because the work we do is important.

If you’re new to my work, here’s some help:

1. Listen to the Sunlight podcast

2. Download this free visual guide to your tax deductions

3. Need the deeper work right now?
Check out my program, Money Bootcamp.

GET A free VISUAL GUIDE TO Tax DEDUCTIONS

A free TAX GUIDE TAILORED
TO YOUR CREATIVE WORK:

A colorful graphic guide that shows you how to deduct what you’re already spending on your creative work. Home studio? Mileage? Coaching? I got you.

Never miss a deduction again.
Fully updated for 2024.

Get tips and resources made for self-employed creatives like you, sent every week.

Pick the guide most tailored to you (Designer, Performer, Online Business, Maker, Doula/Midwife, Writer, Wellness Practitioner or Artist) and get it instantly in your inbox.

Hannah’s ability to take something like taxes and make it easy to understand is nothing short of magic.
— Jess Sparks-Mussulin, jeweler & owner of Moontree Adornment

Listen to

THE SUNLIGHT PODCAST

TAXES, MONEY, AND CAREER FOR VISIONARY CREATORS,

by sunlight tax

In this show, we’re talking about taxes, money, and careers for creative people who have a big vision for changing the world with their work. I’m your host, Hannah Cole; artist, tax pro, and the founder of Sunlight Tax. If you’re an artist, designer or creative entrepreneur who wants to grow your business sustainably, manage your taxes and build a stash of F***-You money so you can control your time and have a bigger impact with your work, you are in the right place.

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I’m finally learning about personal finance and taxes!
Everything about the way Hannah delivers the information appeals to me.
I keep telling people I have a new “tax crush” :)
— Jennifer Reif, Playwright, PD Facilitator

Workshops for institutions

Hannah Cole delivers creative-centered tax workshops and lectures that are packed with useful information. She provides an understanding of the full framework of the tax code, and where creators fit in, presented in a logical, approachable style. She gives an empowering vision to designers, artists and creative entrepreneurs on taking financial control of their careers.

Thanks so much. This workshop was better than anything else I’ve seen on this topic!
— Rachel, Boston-area artist
Thank you for helping me to become more stable and visionary in my business.
— Dianne, Boston area artist

Got money questions?

  • Have a burning tax question but feel like no accountant gets your situation?

  • Wondering if you should form an LLC or an S Corp but you need guidance on what that even means?

  • Want a second opinion (or a judgement-free explanation) on something your accountant said?

Book a 1:1 consult with a Sunlight Tax expert (limited spots available)

SET UP YOUR CREATIVE CAREER FOR SUCCESS

Money Bootcamp is the self-employment toolkit for your taxes and retirement funding that you’ve been wishing for.