Taxation

  • 2007 Tax Guidelines for Performing Artists
    An occupational guide, which covers performing artists, prepared by the Australian Tax Office in 2007 to help taxpayers claim all their deductions and lodge an accurate return for 2006-07.
  • Artists and the GST: the confusion stops here
    An interview with accountant Steven Miller, featuring answers to common questions regarding artists and the GST. First published in ART+law, December 2001.
  • GST 2000 - This is not a dress rehearsal
    Information on the GST, including definitions of common terminology.
  • Getting Tax Savvy
    Information on tax issues including ABN and PAYG. As first published in IF magazine, September 2000.
  • Tax Breaks: now that's an incentive
    This article explains the different tax incentives that may encourage companies and private individuals to invest in a film. First published in ART+law July, 2002. This system was updated in 2007 un the Australian Screen Production Incentive Scheme.
  • Tax Update
    First published in ART+law March, 2000
  • The Australian Screen Production Incentive Scheme
    Suzanne Derry* and Serena Armstrong* outline the proposed changes under the Commonwealth Government's Australian Screen Production Incentive. First published in Art+Law, September 2007.