In the United States, you generally have to pay federal income tax if your total annual income - including art sales - exceeds the standard deduction ($15,700 for single filers in 2025). However, if your net earnings (profit) from selling art are $400 or more , you are required to pay self-employment tax (social security and Medicare) regardless of whether your total income requires filing a return. Here is a breakdown of the thresholds and rules for artists based on 2025 IRS

Matted artwork for the 2025 Placerville Arts Association Studio Tour

Return policy.

Acrylic painting of a cowboy.

Planning to paint more portraits

What's going on behind the scenes.

Artist grants are so difficult for old white women to find.

Behind the scenes of Christmas from our home.

Spot our tire cover on our RV to win a painting. Winner was Jodi Mulliniks!

Is being an artist profitable?

Acrylic paintings on sale for tax day

Behind the scenes welcoming of new followers

Behind the scenes at my art studio

"Dinah's Disruption" was not approved to be on my Google Business page.

36 x 36-INCH ACRYLIC PAINTING