If they do business in the City they need a business license (tax) and also much pay sales tax (9.25%) on the work they sell.

I’ve attached our business license which lays out the fee schedule.

The reality, of course, is that many artists do not do this. Many don’t even know they are supposed to do this.

Also, many artists get paid via partnering/trading services.

Beth

From: public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com [mailto:public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Pierson, Jeff
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2019 8:12 AM
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Subject: Taxation on artists

Does your city government tax artists?

The City of Charleston treats artists as independent contractors. They have to register as a business($20/YR), pay city service fee ($156/YR), and B/O tax (1% of earnings)

How does this compare to your municipal taxes/fees?

Thanks

Jeff

Jeff Pierson  | Director | Office of Public Art 915 Quarrier Street Charleston, WV 25301 Phone: 304-348-8000 EXT 306 www.charleston.gov   www.publicartcharleston.org

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