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...
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...
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...
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...
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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