What is a C Corp?
April 23, 2024
What is a C-Corp? What is a C-Corp, and how does it differ from other types of corporate structures? A C corporation (C corp) is defined as a legal business entity that is taxed separately from its...
Should My Dancers Be on Payroll?
April 23, 2024
Should My Dancers Be on Payroll? Legal Implications of Payroll Employees From the perspective of the New York Department of Labor, if you are a dance company and are dictating when and where your...
What is a Sole Proprietor?
April 23, 2024
What is a Sole Proprietor? Definition of Sole Proprietor for Those in the Performing Arts A Sole Proprietor is an entity that is not incorporated (as a C-corp, S-corp, or other corporate structure)....
Creatives and Credit
April 23, 2024
Creatives & Credit Creatives & Credit Workshop with Tierra Bonds For artists and creatives looking to build good money habits, this fiscal session teaches you how to reach your credit score...
Workers Classification in the Performing Arts: Why Does It Matter?
May 19, 2022
Workers Classification in the Performing Arts: Why Does It Matter? NEXTSTEPS GUEST WRITER: STEFI GEORGE How You Classify Workers Can Make a Big Difference for Workers Compensation and Tax...
Employee versus Independent Contractor
August 20, 2021
Employee vs. Independent Contractor What’s the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? The payment for an independent contractor is performance-based and is determined by the...
Checklist for Processing 1099’s and W2’s
January 14, 2021
Checklist for Processing 1099’s and W2’s End of Year Payroll Tax Forms: W2, 1099 Some of the most important payroll tax forms—W2 and 1099 forms—must be mailed out to your employees and contractors...
What is a S Corp?
January 9, 2021
What is a S Corp? Definition of S Corp for Those in the Performing Arts An S corporation (S corp) is defined as a legal business entity that is taxed as a partnership rather than separately from its...
What is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit?
November 16, 2020
What is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit? 501(c)(3) Nonprofit In the arts industry, a common level of incorporation you may come across is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit. Under this incorporation, the nonprofit...