Please ask your tax professional what the protocol is for dealing with tips you give to artists.

Please note that this money is considered a tip for services rendered and will be used to help offset taxes (these are legal deductions). If you are unfamiliar with this new "no taxes on tips" deduction type, please feel free to refer to this link: https://bipartisanpolicy.org/explainer/how-does-no-tax-on-tips-work-in-the-one-big-beautiful-bill/

As a self-employed artist, my healthcare and insurance costs add up quickly, and tips can be extremely beneficial to help me reduce these costs. When not going to these bills, they keep me caffeinated and eating healthy food! I am forever grateful.

YES! Absolutely. I am always so very happy to accept offers of help where talents and passions outweigh monetary opportunity. For instance, my car (2012 Prius) could really use a tune-up, and my camera could use a clean and lens calibrations. Thank you!