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ABN for Actors in Australia: Do You Need One?

by Blake Jenkins | Feb 28, 2026 | Creative Professional Tax

Do Actors Need an ABN in Australia? Whether you need an Australian Business Number (ABN) as an actor depends on how you are engaged. If you work as an independent contractor (invoicing production companies, agencies, or clients for your services), you need an ABN. If...

Case Study: How We Recovered $26,100 in Missing Documentary Producer Offset

by Blake Jenkins | Aug 14, 2025 | Producer Offset

When the Numbers Do Not Add Up – A Documentary Offset Recovery Note: The details in this case study have been anonymised to protect client confidentiality. The financial figures and production details are representative of a real engagement. I got a call late...

Setting Up an SPV for Your Film Production in Australia

by Blake Jenkins | Feb 10, 2025 | Producer Offset

What is an SPV and Why Do Film Productions Need One? An SPV – or Special Purpose Vehicle – is a company set up specifically for a single production. Rather than running your film through an existing business entity or your personal affairs, you create a...

Income Averaging for Filmmakers: How Special Professionals Save Thousands on Tax

by Blake Jenkins | Oct 7, 2024 | Creative Professional Tax

What is Income Averaging for Special Professionals? Income averaging is a tax calculation under Division 405 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 that allows eligible creative professionals, including actors, directors, producers, writers, and musicians, to smooth...
Why Count Out Loud is a Xero Platinum Champion Partner for Film and TV

Why Count Out Loud is a Xero Platinum Champion Partner for Film and TV

by Blake Jenkins | Sep 25, 2024 | Film & TV Production

What Does Xero Platinum Champion Partner Actually Mean? Not all Xero partners are created equal. Xero’s partner programme is tiered based on the number of clients a firm manages on Xero, the depth of the firm’s Xero expertise, and the quality of support...
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