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To get started, please fill out a tax questionnaire.
We
provide excellent tax
preparation at a fair price to those working in the modeling industry.
Your main concern will be to make sure that you
get all the deductions you are entitled to. Remember, you can deduct
almost anything that relates to your work. This will usually
include expenses paid on your behalf by your agency, as well as expenses
paid from your own pocket. Be sure to provide me with both! The agency
expenses will be on their report, and for yours you will need to total
up your receipts.
Here is a list of
expenses a model or performing artist might be able to deduct. It is not
all-inclusive. Please see my list of Deductions for other possibilities:
Possible
Expenses:
Models
and Performing Artists
Agency commissions
Advertising
Insurance
Legal & Professional Services (lawyers & accountants)
Office Supplies
Rent (may be deductible in some cases)
Travel & Lodging
Meals & Entertainment
Local Transportation (taxis, etc.)
Messenger/Fax/Fedex
Telephone
Dues & Publications
Make-Up & Accessories
Professional Gifts
Book/Card
Grooming & Maintenance
Fitness
Professional Clothing (if not adaptable to general wear)
Photos
Dry Cleaning
Printing/Photocopying
Performing Artist
Promotional
Photos/Resumes/Publicity
Office Supplies & Stationery
Postage (business only)
Theatre Tickets (for agents to view your performance)
Professional Gifts
Tips to Dressers & Make-up People
Restaurant Entertaining
Academy Players Directory
Players Guide Listing
Professional Research
Viewing Film & Theatre
Scripts, Scores & Plays
Tapes & CD's
Video Rental
Research Books
Cable TV
Theatrical Services & Supplies
Rehearsal Studio Rental
Dancewear & Costumes
Professional, Legal or Copyright Fees
Accompanist Fees
Piano Tuning or Professional Equipment Repairs
Musical Arrangements
Professional Publications (trade papers, etc.)
Audio/Video Equipment
Stage Make-Up & Wigs
Theatrical Props
Union Dues:
Basic-All Unions
2% to A.E.A.
Transportation
Subway, Bus & Taxi (business only)
Miles driven in own car (business only)
Auto Rental for Business
Travel (out of town auditions or jobs):
Bus, Train or Airfare
Lodging
Meals (list separately from travel)
Telephone & Communication
Cell Phone (business only)
Long Distance Calls from Home (business only)
Internet Access
Education
Acting, voice & dance lessons
Coaching
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