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Newsletter

January 2010
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Individual Income Tax Seminar for Artists, Tuesday, February 9, 2010 and Saturday, March 6, 2010

TALA is pleased to offer two seminars this tax season for individuals needing information on filing individual tax returns and answers to tax questions.  These seminars are structured with artists in mind and will address common concerns artists may have about hobby loss, and other IRS regulations pertaining to creative practice.  Michele Stanton, CPA, will present the same seminar in both February and March.  Michele is a long-time TALA volunteer and experienced CPA who often works with individual artists through TALA.  Both seminars are free and open to TALA members and non-members, however advanced registration is required.  Please see the form below to register for one of the seminars.  

Registration Form (Word Document)
Registration Form (PDF)

Individual Income Tax Seminar for Artists
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
6 pm - 8 pm
and Saturday, March 6, 2010
10 am - 12 pm
Art League Houston Education Building
Bomar Street and Montrose Boulevard
1953 Montrose Blvd 
Houston, TX 77006-1243

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Legal and Accounting Open House with Spacetaker, Saturday, January 16, 2010

The first installment in the new year of the Open House program where artists and representatives of arts nonprofits are able to have a short consultation with a legal or accounting professional at the Spacetaker Artist Resource Center.  Preference is given to those who make appointments, but walk-ups are also welcome.  Please contact < info@spacetaker.org > in order to make an appointment.  TALA volunteers interested in providing consultations should contact < info@talarts.org >

Legal and Accounting Open House
Saturday, January 16, 2010
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Spacetaker Artist Resource Center
2101 Winter Street
Houston, TX 77007

Nonprofit Tax and Accounting Seminar, Wednesday January 20, 2010

The next session tax and accounting workshop for new arts nonprofits will be held on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the TALA Office (1540 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX 77006).  These sessions are designed to provide information on bookkeeping, tax, and accounting  issues related to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations.  There will also be time for questions, answers and discussion during the session.  This session will be presented by Kathy Ploch, CPA, of Zientek and Assoc.  Please contact < info@talarts.org > to reserve a space.  

Nonprofit Tax and Accounting Seminar
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
TALA Office
1540 Sul Ross Street
Houston, TX 77006

Volunteer Orientation Session, Saturday, January 30, 2010

The next information session for new volunteers or anyone interested in information about TALA and its processes will be Saturday, January 30th, 2010 from 8:30 am to 11:00 am at the TALA office (1540 Sul Ross, Houston, TX 77006).  2 hours CLE credit will be available.  Topics to be covered include, introduction to TALA and general information about the volunteer and client-matching process, handling of TALA copyright and trademark requests, discussion of typical accounting and tax issue requests, and an overview of the process of completing the 1023.  Please contact Erin Rodgers, Staff Attorney, at  <  info@talarts.org  >  to confirm attendance, ask any questions or to suggest other topics of interest. 

Volunteer Orientation Session
Saturday, January 30, 2010
8:30 am - 11:00 am
TALA Office
1540 Sul Ross Street
Houston, TX 77006

Nonprofit Orientation Session, Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

This session will be held on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the TALA Office (1540 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX 77006).  These sessions are designed to provide information to those interested in forming a tax exempt, nonprofit corporation and cover the basic function and structure of exempt organizations, bookkeeping and tax issues related to exempt organizations, and other pertinent information.  There will also be a time for questions and answers during the session.  Session will be presented by Erin Rodgers, TALA Staff Attorney.  Please contact < info@talarts.org > to reserve a space.  Space is limited.

Nonprofit Orientation Session
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
TALA Office
1540 Sul Ross Street
Houston, TX 77006

Menil Community Arts Festival, Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Please mark your calendars for the second annual Menil Community Arts Festival Saturday, March 13th, 2010 from 11 am to 3 pm across the Menil Campus.  Workshops, readings, other programs, and food vendors will be scheduled throughout the afternoon at participating organizations.  Organizations include: The Menil Collection, the Water Color Arts Society, Writers in the Schools, InPrint, DaCamera, Aurora Picture Show, Southwest Alternate Media Project, Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts, Houston Center for Photography, and Collage-Art for Cancer.  Be on the lookout for more information about the festival  later this month!

Holiday Open House and Membership Drive Photos

Thanks to everyone who attended the Holiday Open House and Membership Drive at the TALA office in December.  We appreciate the support of our volunteers and members and enjoyed spending the evening with you.  Photos of the event are on the TALA Flickr page, courtesy of Lucy Anderson.

Online Membership Payment Now Available

TALA needs your support!  Please consider becoming a member, or renewing your membership today.  We can now accept payment via PayPal through our website.  Please see the link below.

Membership payment through PayPal

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