Guides
The money side of tattooing, in plain terms.
Clear guides to the money side of tattooing: what you can write off, how booth rent and commission compare, and what a guest spot needs to earn to be worth it. Written for working artists.
Money & deductions
Tattoo Artist Write-Offs: The Complete List
Supplies, booth rent, guest spots, mileage, and the deductions most artists miss. The full list, so you keep more of what you make.
Read the guide →Getting paid
Booth Rent vs. Commission: What Each One Actually Costs You
How each model works, real cost ranges, and the break-even math that tells you which one leaves more in your pocket.
Read the guide →On the road
How to Price a Tattoo Guest Spot
What the shop takes, the travel costs to build in, and how to find your break-even before you book the flight.
Read the guide →Getting paid
Setting Up Your Books When You Rent a Chair
A simple system for tracking income, expenses, and your real profit when you work out of one shop.
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