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Keeping it in the Family: Inheritance tax mitigation for non-UK domiciled individualsFor non-UK domiciled individuals (non-doms) with significant assets, inheritance tax (IHT) planning becomes... -
Writing a new chapter on tax efficiency for authorsFor authors, the joy of creation and publication can be dampened by the... -
Hitting the right notes for the taxman for orchestral musiciansFor orchestral musicians, the joy of performing music can be dampened by the... -
Keeping ahead of the trends on tax on image rights income for modelsFor those working as models or content creators in the fashion industry, it... -
Getting the right mix for income and tax for sound engineersFor creative professionals like writers, artists, musicians, and filmmakers, intellectual property (IP) is... -
Owning your creativity: A tax-savvy guideFor creative professionals like writers, artists, musicians, and filmmakers, intellectual property (IP) is... -
What those in the creative industries need to know about the VAT threshold changes in the budgetThe dust, such as it was, has settled on the 2024 Spring Budget,... -
Decoding the double life of ad revenue: tax and regulation for influencersInfluencers have a variety of income sources, but advertising, affiliate and sponsorship revenue... -
How research for your book can unearth tax relief as well as storiesThe idea of 'research tax credits' always conjure up and image of science... -
The realities of tax compliance for influencersWhile being a professional influencer is the kind of job that no-one would... -
Taxes on authors’ prizes can be a lotteryIt’s probably not a plot twist that you’re going to like. Quite simply,... -
Can you make it work as a freelance model?As we look around the office, it’s a question we often ask of... -
There’s no ‘Vinted tax’, but side hustles can generate tax issuesFor many performers, there’s always a side hustle that gets you through the... -
Will Hunt’s tax changes for the film industry give the glittering effect he wants?The UK government has committed to providing increased support for the creation of... -
Navigating tax matters: a guide for actors and actresses in the UKBeing in the spotlight as an actor or actress comes with its own... -
Could working in your pjs mean you pay more tax?If you’re one of the millions of people who have had no option... -
Who needs to submit a self-assessment tax return?While this might not be much consolation, HMRC have projected that there will be 32.3... -
5 great benefits to filing your tax return earlyYou may not know but a whopping 11.1 million people submitted a tax... -
What impact has COVID 19 had on tax returns?To submit or not to submit, when, that is the question! With the... -
What can YouTubers claim as expenses?Streaming on YouTube can be more than just a fun, creative outlet –... -
An overview of expenses a model can claimHere at The Showbiz Accountant we work with many models and understand your... -
What can actors claim on their taxes?As an actor, you can save a very considerable amount of money by... -
Impact of the Government’s latest COVID 19 announcements on your taxesJust when you thought it was safe to go back into the world!... -
An overview of expenses a sports professional can claimHere at The Showbiz Accountant we work with many sports professionals and understand your income... -
Can actors take temporary work and still claim expenses?Well, it looks like this crazy year is not letting up. Everyone is... -
Expenses most authors don’t know they can claim“Taxation is just a sophisticated way of demanding money with menaces.” Terry Pratchett,... -
5 ways to earn loyal YouTube subscribersIf you’re considering building your own business as a vlogger you may want... -
5 ways to protect your mental health for social media creatorsProtect your greatest asset – YOU! As a blogger or vlogger, you’ll be... -
Paying taxes on a child’s YouTube channel earningsChildren can earn serious money on YouTube Anyone, can pick up a phone... -
How to earn money on YouTubeNo expenses spared Chances are, if you’ve recently created and published a blog... -
Could TikTok provide a platform for your talents or a lucrative income stream?Well, fellow lock-downers, I don’t know about you but I seem to be... -
Help for the UK’s self-employed during the CoronavirusA week is a long time… Harold Wilson is credited with the famous... -
COVID-19: What your accountant can do to help – loans & grantsCOVID-19 and what we can do to help At The Showbiz Accountant, we... -
When to go full-time with your YouTube channelWow – if you are reading this blog as it comes out, then... -
How can you develop the skills necessary to be a successful actor?And the Oscar goes to… Here’s the reality check my friends, research published... -
How can you develop the skills to build a successful business through YouTube?Do you want a piece of the action? I’m sure that you already... -
Can YouTubers claim clothing as an expense?The camera sees everything. Clothing, and looking good on camera, is an essential... -
‘Merry Christmas Everybody!’ – or is it?Taking the terror out of tax People in the entertainment industry are often... -
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Should you form a limited company?The pros and cons of forming a limited company Many people working in... -
A guide to musicians’ expensesA quick guide to expenses for musicians The excerpt above was the lament... -
Can actors deduct travel expenses?We all know the familiar feeling of traveling to an audition. Making sure... -
The life of a sound engineerSome sound advice… A glimpse into the life of a sound engineer Kim... -
How actors file taxes for their side gigOnly 2% of actors make a living from acting According to a recent... -
The pros and cons of registering for VATTo fee or not to fee …. VAT is the question! Should people... -
What counts as self-employed income?What do you do? It’s the dreaded question at social events. The classic... -
The dangers of a personal service companyThe dangers of using a personal service company (PSC) In a well-publicised case,... -
Do child actors pay taxes?Working with children and animals The old adage says that actors should never... -
Vlogging and taxVlogging: are you paying the right tax on your income and gifts? Putting... -
Brexit and the film industryWill it leave the British screen industries out in the cold? The British... -
Can actors claim clothing as an expense?Is clothing a deductible expense for actors? “In this world, nothing can be... -
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You might save money as well as timeLast year was one of the most fruitful for me as an actor.... -
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