by Carmel | Mar 2, 2026 | Producer Offset
If you are financing an Australian film or television production, your lender will almost certainly require a QAPE opinion before releasing funds. Understanding QAPE opinion Australia requirements is essential for any producer seeking offset finance. A QAPE opinion is...
by Blake Jenkins | Mar 1, 2026 | Film & TV Production
Travel deductions are one of the biggest tax benefits available to Australian film crew working on location. Australian film crew can claim tax deductions for travel expenses when working on location shoots away from their regular base, travelling between multiple...
by Blake Jenkins | Mar 1, 2026 | Creative Professional Tax
Knowing which tax deductions you can claim as an actor in Australia can save you thousands each year. Australian actors can claim tax deductions for a wide range of work-related expenses, including agent commissions, costumes and wardrobe, acting classes, travel...
by Blake Jenkins | Mar 1, 2026 | Film & TV Production
Film equipment depreciation affects every production company and freelance crew member in Australia. Film production equipment can be depreciated over its ATO-determined effective life using either the prime cost or diminishing value method. Small businesses (under...
by Blake Jenkins | Mar 1, 2026 | Film & TV Production
In the Australian film industry, whether a worker should be on an ABN (contractor) or payroll (employee) depends on the ATO’s multi-factor test, which examines control, tools, financial risk and the right to delegate. The question of ABN vs employee film...
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