by James Carey | Mar 1, 2026 | Film & TV Production
Understanding travel deductions film crew Australia is essential to understand for anyone 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 James Carey | Mar 1, 2026 | Creative Professional Tax
Understanding actor tax deductions in Australia helps performers claim every eligible expense. Australian actors can claim tax deductions for a wide range of work-related expenses, including agent commissions, costumes and wardrobe, acting classes, travel between...
by James Carey | Mar 1, 2026 | Film & TV Production
Understanding film equipment depreciation in Australia is essential for production companies and freelance crew. Film production equipment can be depreciated over its ATO-determined effective life using either the prime cost or diminishing value method. Small...
by James Carey | 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...
by James Carey | Mar 1, 2026 | Film & TV Production
GST applies to most goods and services in Australian film production at the standard rate of 10%. Production companies with annual turnover exceeding $75,000 must register for GST, charge it on taxable supplies, lodge Business Activity Statements, and can claim input...
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