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confusedartist(Newbie)Newbie
8 Jan 2024

As a sole trader visual artist, are the fees charged by galleries when entering art prizes and exhibitions an eligible deduction/business expense? The ones I am referring to specifically are ones that your artwork is guaranteed to be shown, not ones where your artwork is still subject to a selection committee even though you've already paid a non-refundable fee. I assume that the ones where your artwork is still subject to a selection committee would be classed as an 'interview' or 'getting work'?

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TonyATO(Community Support)Community Support
ATO Certified Response11 Jan 2024

Hello @confusedartist


It really depends on if you're operating as a business or hobby.


Business is usually a recuring activity with intention on making a profit, whereas a hobby is more recreational.


If you're definitely in business, you can claim fees, whereas hobbies are personal expenses that can't be claimed.

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TonyATO(Community Support)Community Support
ATO Certified Response11 Jan 2024

Hello @confusedartist


It really depends on if you're operating as a business or hobby.


Business is usually a recuring activity with intention on making a profit, whereas a hobby is more recreational.


If you're definitely in business, you can claim fees, whereas hobbies are personal expenses that can't be claimed.

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