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Recorded Music
Recording Studios BAY AREA
Recording Tips - In Studios
Rehearsal/Warm-up Spaces Timothy J. O’Brien
Remedies From a family of professional musicians; experienced in artists' issues
Resume Paper Tax & Accounting Office
Reviews 440 N. Central, Suite C
Campbell, CA 95008
Soundproofing (408) 378-0483
Sublets tobrien2@ix.netcom.com
Summer Programs and
Pay-to-Sings SOME DEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES FOR PERFORMERS
From a list my accountant uses
Tax Preparation
Temp Agencies PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES
Translations Meals & Entertainment (in town)
Transpositions Conferances & Entertainment (at home)
Travel and Transportation Listing in professional directories (Musical America, Players' Guide, etc.)
Travel Goodies Photos & Publicity
Stationary/Postage/Resumes
Unemployment Insurance Costumes & Cleaning
Universities and Conservatories Makeup/Wigs/Hairdye
Coachings/Lessons
Voice Teachers Accompanist
Rehearsal Hall Rental
Web Design Public Phone
Website Hosting Home Phone - Identified Long Distance
Weddings, Funerals, etc. Answering Service/Machine
Dues (Equity/AGMA/SAG/AFTRA etc.)
Young Artist Programs Subscriptions/Publications/Books
Local Transportation
Thank Yous Gifts to Profession (show gifts, etc.)
Theater/Movie/Video Rental Tickets
Backstage Tips
Music/Scripts/Recordings
Dancing Clothes/Shoes
Repairs
Professional Cards and Announcements
Audio/Visual Equipment
Accounting Fees
Cable
Supplies
TRAVEL EXPENSES
List places travelled for gigs or auditions, and dates
OTHER EXPENSES
Laundry & Cleaning
Luggage & Tips
Auto Rental & Gas
Parking
Tolls
Local Transportation while on the road (taxi, bus fare, etc.)
Plane/Train Fare
Lodging
Utilities
Audition Fees
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IN-TOWN EXPENSES
In-town expenses are those incurred while you are working or seeking
employment in your home city (aka your tax home).
1. Accompanist/Audition Expense
2. Agent’s/Manager’s Commissions
3. Answering Service
4. Coaching/Lessons for Performance
5. Entertainment for Business
6. Gifts for Business
7. Office Supplies/Stationary/Postage
8. Photos and Resumes
9. Rehearsal clothes & maintenance
10. Sheet music, records, books, tapes
11. Tickets for Professional Research (movie, theater, concert)
12. Trade Publications
13. Transportation Seeking Employment
14. Union Dues/Initiation Fees
OUT-OF-TOWN-EXPENSES
Out-of-town expenses are those incurred while working or seeking
employment away from your tax home. There must be at least one
overnight stay for expenses to qualify as out-of-town.
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