by Pentacle-nextSteps | Apr 23, 2024 | Individual Donations
Crowdfunding versus Fundraising What is the difference between Crowdfunding and Fundraising? Crowdfunding is exclusively online while fundraising could be either in person or virtual. The majority of Crowdfunding websites make it free to begin so you retain most of...
by pennextsteps | Apr 23, 2024 | Become a 501(c)3 Non-Profit in the Performing Arts, Choose A Structure
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 owners or shareholders. This includes performing arts entities. Often...
by Pentacle-nextSteps | Apr 23, 2024 | Choose A Structure
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). This includes performing arts entities. As the name implies, sole...
by Pentacle-nextSteps | Aug 20, 2021 | Build Your Startup, For 501(c)3 Arts Orgs, For Arts Administrators, Taxes
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 completion of the service they provide while an employee’s...
by Pentacle-nextSteps | Jan 14, 2021 | Accounting for the Performing Arts, For 501(c)3 Arts Orgs, For Arts Administrators, For Individual Performing Artists, Taxes
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 shortly after the calendar year ends. Any contractors who were paid...
