Funny Money – Taxes for Artists, Comedians, and Performers
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Jean-Guy Talbot believes that happiness is a choice you make every morning. He inspires those around him by living these types of insights, and clients and colleagues across North America consider him a friend and a mentor.
Born and raised on a mixed farm, Jean-Guy learned at a very young age to feed the chickens, milk cows, clean the pigpen by hand and to NEVER stand behind a coughing cow.
Jean-Guy has been preparing personal and corporate tax returns for over 35 years. Talbot & Associates files over 8,000 tax returns a year and has gained tremendous experience in advising business owners in all areas of tax, including how to deal with scary CRA auditors.
In Partnership With
The Winnipeg Comedy Festival was founded in 2002 by Lara Rae and CBC Radio’s Tom Anniko in partnership with the Gas Station Arts Centre (GSAC). What began as a single festival has grown into GSAC’s flagship event, featuring year-round outreach programs, rural tours, workshops, and acclaimed television broadcasts. Today, WCF continues to showcase Canada’s top comedic talent while fostering emerging voices, drawing audiences from across the country. With over 2 million viewers tuning in annually, WCF remains CBC Television’s highest-rated comedy festival series—proof that Winnipeg knows how to bring the laughs, both on stage and on screen.
Produced in partnership with The Winnipeg Comedy Festival
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, ONLINE & FREE
6 pm to 7:30 pm CST
Tax season? Again? But I already filed my taxes last year!
As an artist, performer, or comedian, you may be self-employed, work as an employee in a ‘real’ job, or your creative acts may be your side hustle while you’re waiting for your big break. Whether it’s a contract, a gig, services you’ve provided, or if you’ve received a grant or cheque for royalties, you need to know how to keep more of what you earn and pay less taxes.
Some people might say, “I just drop it off at any tax prep business, and it’s all good,” or “My dad’s cousin’s auntie’s niece who went to career college for four months does them online for me.” But IS it all good? Jean-Guy Talbot will give us the inside scoop on tax preparation for artists.
Some of the things we’ll learn about:
- What revenue is taxable (or not)
- What expenses can be deducted from self-employed revenues
- Advantages and disadvantages of incorporating
- Leasing vs buying
- Partnerships and how they work
- How to deal with a CRA auditor
- What to bring the accountant/tax preparer to keep fees lower
On March 3rd, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm CST, pull a chair up to your computer, and tune in as Jean-Guy Talbot walks us through all the funny money you’re dealing with!
This workshop is FREE to attend, but you must register by 5 pm CST on Tuesday, March 3rd. A Zoom link will be sent to you upon registration.
See our cancellation policy.
