Accounting for musicians
Accountants for Musicians
Musicians often earn from many places at once: gigs, teaching, session work, streaming, royalties and touring. We help you bring it together, keep the right records and lodge with confidence.
We look after tax returns, GST and BAS for musicians running as a business, advise on royalties and tour costs, and check whether you may qualify for Income Averaging.
Who we work with
Who this is for
- Performing musicians and bands
- Composers and songwriters
- Session players and music teachers
- Touring artists
What clients ask us
Common things to work through
- Gig, teaching, streaming and royalty income in the same year
- Instruments, equipment and travel costs you may be able to claim
- Whether you need an ABN or to register for GST
- Tax on touring and work performed overseas
- Whether you may be eligible for Income Averaging
Services
Services that apply here
Income Averaging
This is a specialised tax concession for eligible special professionals, including actors, writers, athletes, musicians, artists and certain production associates with variable income.
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