Funny Business For Comics, Improv, & Musicians - Finance, Taxes, and Money

Welcome to Funny Business For Comics, Improv, & Musicians - Finance, Taxes, and Money event! Join us for a fun and informative session where you can learn all about managing your finances as a creative professional. Whether you're a comedian, improviser, or musician, this event is tailored just for you. Come to the SSG Education Center at 6859 W Addison St and gain valuable insights on how to handle your money and gigging expenses like a pro. Don't miss out on this opportunity to level up your financial game while having a great time with like-minded individuals. Most performers will learn how to add over $1000 to their bottom line annually! See you there!

In class 1, We’ll cover:

• Make your gigs and your mobile phone a legit tax write-off

• Get Uncle Sam to pay for the drive to your gigs

• Make a few bucks promoting and marketing your gigs

• Keep more pay from your other gig

• Retirement, what? Because you will be one day….

• Get your Retirement planning number

• Investing for performance artists – Make money so you don’t need to do gig work

• Setting up IP (Intellectual Property) rights and ownership – own what you create

• The mindset of successful people – no matter what you do

• Managing the schlep, the taxes, and your pocketbook

Also in the first class: Getting $1000 in free money from Uncle Sam, deducting the class cost and transportation from your taxes, amending your return to show this past year's deductions that you will learn about, and other relevant items that no one is telling you about!

Fees cover the first class. 3 additional sessions complete this class, Saturdays, every 2 weeks. Additional sessions total cost $49.99 additional. Some seats will be comped at $0 through your favorite open mic hosts.

Your Instructor. Keith P. Lee, CFEd®, is a financial professional with over 20 years in the industry. As a performing and published musical artist, and travelling comic, his expertise dealing with independent business owners and working artists has created millions of dollars of opportunities and tax-savings. As a former consultant to the tax industry, he is retired from the tax-preparation industry, and is active in estate planning strategy and savings solutions. When he is not working the numbers for performing artists and other clients, he runs the only hand-made pasta factory in Chicago, and performs at open mics regularly in Wisconsin and Illinois.

What’s included: The course and a free Financial Analysis to assess your snapshot financial situation. A free consultation is included at no charge. A workbook with links and course notes is provided for each student.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

6859 W Addison St, 6859 West Addison Street, Chicago, United States