Posted January 16, 2013 at 12:00 am
I guess it's good practice in general, but if you're starting a business, keep track of them receipts. I think you get to claim a percentage of your foods if they're business related so always be sure to talk about work when you're hanging out with friends.
Also, never take tax advice from a web cartoonist who has absolutely no financial background whatsoever.
MOUSE OVER
Business cards, the truest sign of going legit.
PANEL 1
Bodie gestures like Buddha as Kane sits on the couch and opens a Coke.
ALLY
Cards are ordered. This is starting to feel legit.
BODIE
So you're doing art for a show that doesn't exist? How very zen.
PANEL 2
Kane rubs his neck as Bodie sits down, somewhat off panel.
KANE
Something like that. I got to hang out with Anna Weiss a few days ago. She challenged me to exhibit my work when she comes back in a month.
PANEL 3
Kane takes a drink while Bodie gestures.
BODIE
I don't know any of the galleries around here, but I have a friend who works at a bar. maybe we could host a regenem happy hour, show off your stuff, and maybe drum up some work.
KANE
People do that?
PANEL 4
Ally flails about as Bodie looks worried.
ALLY
We get to write off beer as a BUSINESS EXPENSE!
BODIE
uh...
MOUSE OVER
Business cards, the truest sign of going legit.
PANEL 1
Bodie gestures like Buddha as Kane sits on the couch and opens a Coke.
ALLY
Cards are ordered. This is starting to feel legit.
BODIE
So you're doing art for a show that doesn't exist? How very zen.
PANEL 2
Kane rubs his neck as Bodie sits down, somewhat off panel.
KANE
Something like that. I got to hang out with Anna Weiss a few days ago. She challenged me to exhibit my work when she comes back in a month.
PANEL 3
Kane takes a drink while Bodie gestures.
BODIE
I don't know any of the galleries around here, but I have a friend who works at a bar. maybe we could host a regenem happy hour, show off your stuff, and maybe drum up some work.
KANE
People do that?
PANEL 4
Ally flails about as Bodie looks worried.
ALLY
We get to write off beer as a BUSINESS EXPENSE!
BODIE
uh...