Tax season can bring thoughts of confusion and stress for artists,  but only if you’re not prepared for it. Join us in a virtual workshop to  get you prepared.

Have your questions about tax preparation, HST, tax deadlines, how to  report for grants and all things taxes. Shantae Cunningham, Founder  & Senior Associate of Cobella Financial Inc. discusses some  important tax topics for artists. The session is suitable for artists  who are new to filing their self-employment taxes, new to  entrepreneurship or those who are looking for a refresher. This  presentation shows real-world life examples of artists and have a  Q&A to follow. In this workshop, you get tips and tricks that help  you in the future and ensure tax season is less stressful for you year  over year. Participants are encouraged to send along their questions in  advance for review but rest assured that you can ask any questions that  you have during the workshop.

This workshop includes closed captioning and will not be recorded. Slides will be shared with all registered attendees.

Shantae Cunningham is an Accounting, Bookkeeping, Consultant and Tax  expert with 9 years in the industry. She has worked with many industries  to help them scale and grow their company from Marketing and PR to  E-Commerce and service-based industries. She works with individuals and  companies from freelancers to small and medium-sized businesses. With  uncompromising attention to detail, Shantae uses her passion for both  personal and professional finance has led her into the financial  wellness space to also support these businesses. Since 2018, Shantae has  worked as an Independent Bookkeeper at her own boutique firm, Cobella  Financial Inc. where she provides her clients with a bookkeeping support  lifeline and business coaching. Shantae has also provided Business  Coaching and Training for SME’s and individuals for 5 years in  partnership with Enterprise Toronto, City of Toronto, OCAD University,  and more.

She is analytical, experienced, and known as a savvy Accountant. Her  personality and business acumen sets her apart. She has volunteered with  organizations such as Woodgreen Community Centre to provide tax prep  services helping those in all tax situations.