Give Core MembershipSo, I recently decided to start my journey into being an officially self-employed artist. Working 5 days a week to get the commission work done so I can make average pay like I did when I had a government job.
My first question is since I make over $600 in one tax year, do I need to contact someone and verify my business? What do I need from Paypal to send to the government to file my taxes? I don't want to get in trouble for not verifying this stuff.
I already know I need to calculate in the self-employment tax rate of 15.3% for Kentucky.
SouRin-Found You
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Balto YCH Sketch
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Like a Guardian Angel
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Stray-Sketches
Stray
Artist | Hobbyist | Traditional Art
Artist | Hobbyist | Traditional Art
United States
 Current profile pic by  Hello! My name is Alexa/Stray & I'm a traditional hobbyist artist who's been online for 10+ years. I specialize in cartoons, fanart & anthropomorphic animals, done in mostly ink and markers (I also work with graphite and colored pencils). Thank you for checking out my page, hope you enjoy your stay! For commission inquiries, feel free to email me! straysketches@aol.com Where else to find me:  Website StraySketches.com  Social @ StraySketches (art-focused twitter) @ straysparkles (general/fandom twitter) Tumblr sketchblog AO3  Support/Queue Trello (commission updates) Redbubble Ko-Fi (tip jar) I do not have an active Facebook or FurAffinity account. 
 
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I'm offering "Balto"-themed YCH commissions!! If these sell, I may also offer one featuring Jenna.
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"Balto" YCH
$80
SOLD
- first-come-first serve; installment payments allowed
- US shipping included; +$15 for International shipping
- can choose background time of day (midday, sunset, night, etc.)
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"White Wolf/Ainu" YCH
$45
STILL AVAILABLE
- first-come-first-serve; installment payments allowed
- US shipping included; +$15 for International shipping
- this commission does not come with a background
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RULES FOR BOTH:
Payment made up-front via PayPal; must be ok with having the finished art shipped
Will be inked & finished in colored pencils (done on 8.5x11" cardstock)
Canine characters preferred (ask about other species/turning other species into canines)
Any gender allowed
Small props like collars & harness allowed for no extra cost, large accessories like wings will cost extra
Comment or send me a note if you're interested or have any questions!
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$80
SOLD - first-come-first serve; installment payments allowed
- US shipping included; +$15 for International shipping
- can choose background time of day (midday, sunset, night, etc.)
"White Wolf/Ainu" YCH
$45
STILL AVAILABLE - first-come-first-serve; installment payments allowed
- US shipping included; +$15 for International shipping
- this commission does not come with a background
________________________________________
RULES FOR BOTH:
Payment made up-front via PayPal; must be ok with having the finished art shipped Will be inked & finished in colored pencils (done on 8.5x11" cardstock) Canine characters preferred (ask about other species/turning other species into canines) Any gender allowed Small props like collars & harness allowed for no extra cost, large accessories like wings will cost extraComment or send me a note if you're interested or have any questions!
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Comments
Hello there, my name is Samantha, and I am seriously think you're the most absolutely incredibly gorgeous artwork I have ever seen! I really like how you drew them with their fanart, and especially those beauty body poses, and sometimes they look perfect characters, but your very good talented person! If you wanna click on "watch" to be your fantastic best friend, then I'll make you a super-duper amazing pictures.
Wow your art is awesome, gorgeous, epic, sweet,.... I feel bad for not discovering you earlier?! Well at least I discovered you now and instant hit the watch button x'D
I love you art! Keep up the great work!
I love you art! Keep up the great work!
