Taxation of the Entertainment Industry

If you want to spot issues before they become problems, interpret rules and regulations correctly, and make business decisions that lower taxes and ensure compliance with the law, you need Taxation of the Entertainment Industry. Expert author Schuyler Moore provides indepth treatment of the film and television industries -- with complete chapters devoted to music and sports -- and shares his proven strategies and techniques for achieving good bottom-line results. Discover the details of the eight-point master plan for managing entertainment tax issues: Know how the law characterizes ownership rights and interests-- Choose a business that provides maximum tax advantage-- Determine the best time to report and recognize income-- Reduce the tax burden through deductions, depreciation, and the Investment Tax Credit-- Avoid liability for failure to withhold wages-- Realize tax deferral and tax savings through foreign production or distribution-- Discover innovative and creative strategies for financing film production and distribution-- Pay close attention to the special tax considerations that apply to talent. MTaxation of the Entertainment Industry, with ISBN 9780735516342 and ISBN 0735516340.