Taxes for humans:
Simplify Your Taxes and change the world when You’re Self-employed
Taxes Made Understandable for Creative People
I love that this book makes taxes approachable…
There were so many things explained that gave me real confidence about being able to handle my own taxes.
- BeHe, Beta Reader
PRACTICAL, ENTERTAINING, AND VITAL
It's written with a beautiful balance of "you got this" approachability and no-nonsense, usable information. Written with creatives in mind, it addresses our common needs, but I truly think any small business owner would benefit from reading this book.
- Jackie Hanson, Beta Reader
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Ever wish there was a simple tax guide?
What if it was encouraging, kind, and funny?
And what if it made you feel seen and energized about your work?
Good news: I wrote that book.
It’s here, ready for pre-order.
It ships in November, in time for holiday gifts for all your freelance friends and family.
Your pre-order helps this book succeed, and reach more people who need it. I am so grateful.
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Not your dad’s tax guide.
Taxes for Humans is your punk rock sister:
It speaks your language, shows you the ropes,
and wants the world to see your magic.
Easy-to-understand guide to taxes for artists, freelancers, and all self-employed individuals
Equal parts empathetic and practical, Taxes for Humans is a handbook for tackling the tax-season-scaries, written specifically for people who are self-employed.
- Wiley
written with creatives in mind
This book has all the necessary info for DIY'ing your taxes, and reading it helped me to file my self-employment taxes for the first time, with zero panic attacks.
- Jackie Hanson, Beta Reader
the book isn’t just practical—it’s validating
Taxes for Humans is the rare kind of finance book that doesn’t talk down to you or bore you to death. Hannah dismantles the stigma around self-employment and creative careers, showing that success isn’t about fitting into a corporate mold. With thoughtful planning, values-aligned choices, and a little tax knowledge, you can thrive.
- Illyssa, Beta Reader
Why Taxes for humans?
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This is the clearest, easiest, most empathetic, funniest tax book you've ever read. I had 5 beta readers test it, to make sure it works for you.
There's a dominatrix in it.
It's uplifting and encouraging.
It gives you systems.
It illuminates things you never realized you didn't know.
It has an "oh sh*t" section, if you're in a jamit's a reference, and built to last for years.
It teaches you how to do your taxes(and how to make them easier, forever)
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This book is for you if you:
Want to DIY your taxes
Want to understand your freelance taxes, do things better, and get systems that keep you organized
Had a tax whammy (like tax debt, an audit, or divorce fallout) and are looking to get out of it
Want to get more out of an accountant relationship or communicate your needs to them better
Want to feel seen and valued for the work you care about
Care about making the world/your own life/democracy better – and holding your representatives accountable.
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A book that gets you.
Because the world needs you right now.
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BUY 3 AND COME TO A FREE TAX WORKSHOP
Buy 3 copies (they're tax-deductible for your business), and you can come to a free tax workshop with me.
(Books will ship before the holidays, so this can be your gift to all your self-employed friends and family. Also shipping is free when you buy 3)
The Workshop options:
1. Taxes for Creative Freelancers/Solopreneurs
My classic workshop, covering self-employment tax, estimated quarterly taxes and the relevant part of your tax return, the Schedule C. Empowering, and meets you where you are, even if you don't know the first thing about taxes.
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2. How to Review Your Tax Return
You just did your taxes - how do you use your tax return as the income/tax answer key that it is? How do all the parts fit together (like your spouse's income? And the combo of your business plus your day job?), and how do you make next year better, using this year's taxes as a roadmap?
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Taxes for Humans is an essential read
for all freelancers, creatives, and
self-employed people seeking to understand, take control of, and reduce stress surrounding their tax.
The Author
I’m Hannah Cole, a longtime professional artist, branding/design nerd, tax pro, and the founder of Sunlight Tax. When I started my creative career, I found it impossible to get the tax and financial information I needed to set up my business right (and I had some horrifying experiences along the way).
I founded a company, Sunlight Tax, whose mission is to serve creative people, just like you, who are self-employed, with relevant tax and financial education, so you can bring your unique vision to the world.
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Your pre-order helps my book succeed,
and I am so grateful.