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Typical deductible expenses for actors include, but are not limited to, the following: Business travel. Airfare or other transportation costs and hotel or other lodging expenses, and 50% of the cost of meals. Local travel expenses.
Life as an actor can be very hectic – rushing to auditions, rehearsals and performances, so 9 times out of 10 the mundane things, such as accounts are put to one side for a rainy day and get overlooked or even forgotten! But each year like all self-employed people, a tax return has to be completed.
Generally speaking, screen actors are paid a day rate and stage actors a weekly rate. If screen actors are needed for more than five days, however, they will be paid a weekly rate. Rates vary if actors are needed for the entirety of the film shoot or the entirety of a television season.
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What Deductions Can Performing Artists Claim?
| Category | Deductible Expenses |
|---|---|
| Grooming | Specific makeup and hairstyling required for a role (e.g., unusual haircut). |
| Multimedia | Downloading music for rehearsals. |
| Overtime Meals | Meals purchased during overtime hours, if covered by an official meal allowance. |
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