Artists, keep more of what you earn.
You focus on the work. We'll handle your finances, so your books stay clean, every deduction is caught, and quarterly taxes are handled.
Free early access. No credit card. Setup in minutes.
Sound familiar?
You went deep on your craft, not on bookkeeping. Sumly handles the rest.
Income scattered across gallery sales, gigs, commissions, licensing, Stripe, PayPal, and Venmo.
Supplies, gear, and studio costs paid out of pocket and never tracked.
Editing software, portfolio hosting, and platform fees buried in your personal account.
A bigger tax bill than you expected, after a year of pouring into the work.
What Sumly does for artists.
One simple system that handles the parts of your practice that aren't making the work.
Deductions found this month
$2,320
Canvas and paint, a new lens, Adobe, studio rent, and a residency travel day, all flagged.
Deductions you might be missing.
If you paid for it to make the work, there's probably a deduction in it. Sumly catches them all.
Supplies & materials
Paint, canvas, clay, film, framing, prints, fabric, hardware, printing, prototyping, consumables.
Gear & equipment
Cameras, lenses, instruments, amps, lighting, tripods, computers, tablets, drives, tools.
Studio & workspace
Studio rent, home studio (business %), utilities, internet, phone, storage, insurance on the space.
Travel, shows & residencies
Gigs, exhibitions, art fairs, residencies, mileage, lodging, per diem, shipping work to shows.
Marketing & platforms
Portfolio site, hosting, Squarespace, print shops, gallery commissions, Bandcamp, Patreon, ads.
Insurance & retirement
Liability and gear insurance, self-employed health, SEP IRA or Solo 401(k), disability coverage.
What an artist can expect.
For an artist making $100K across gallery sales, gigs, and licensing, here's an illustrative look at the tax you could save by catching every deduction with Sumly.
Estimated tax saved
$7,200
- Supplies, materials, framing, printing+$2,000
- Gear, cameras, instruments, tools+$1,600
- Studio rent, home studio, utilities+$1,800
- SEP IRA contribution+$1,800
Based on a $100K artist, single filer. Your numbers will vary.
$2,350+
average annual tax savings for Sumly users
$18,553
in tax savings for one real customer (Ben W.)
Tax tips for artists, gently delivered.
A short email when something is worth knowing. Deadlines, deductions, and the occasional pep talk for your practice.
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FAQs
Should I be an S-corp or stay a sole proprietor?▾
It depends on your art income and state. Sumly helps you understand when an S-corp election starts to pay off and connects you to a tax pro who handles the election, payroll, and reasonable comp.
I have gallery sales, gigs, and licensing income. Can Sumly handle all of it?▾
Yes. Sumly tracks income across every revenue stream and payment rail (Stripe, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, gallery payouts) and keeps your books clean for your tax pro.
What about gear I bought before I went full-time?▾
Often deductible. Your tax pro will work through what counts as a business asset and how to depreciate it, and Sumly captures receipts and categorization going forward.
How long does setup take?▾
Minutes. Connect your bank, card, and financial apps. Sumly does the rest in the background.
Keep more of what you earn.
Spend less time on admin, more time in the studio. Sumly handles the rest.
Free early access. No credit card. Setup in minutes.