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Self-Employed Actors: Part 1
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Are Actors Self-Employed? Almost all actors are self-employed in the eyes of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), at least as far as their acting work is concerned. If you work as a sole proprietor, or if you establish an LLC, S corp, or C corp to manage your financial affairs, you're self-employed.
Why do TV actors need an accountant? The majority of TV actors will be classed as self-employed, meaning that their taxes need to be submitted via a Self Assessment.
Most actors are self-employed, and there are additional responsibilities to be aware of.
Besides roles in movies, TV programs, and on stage, actors are employed in commercials, theme parks, and even teaching. Some roles call for singing and dancing. No formal education is required, although training at a university or dramatic arts school can refine important skills such as diction and movement.
The majority of people who decide they want to launch an acting career don't typically have any idea how to run a business. The odd thing about that is pursuing a career in acting is essentially having your own small business.