Accounting for sporting professionals
Sports Industry Accounting
Athletes, trainers, managers, and other sporting professionals are subject to a complicated tax structure. To receive all potential tax advantages, you need a team of accountants who are at the top of their game, and few firms in Australia have our nuanced understanding of professional sportspeople.
The team at In The Picture is uniquely qualified to organise your taxation needs, while you focus on your sporting career.
Who we work with
Who this is for
- Athletes
- Trainers
- Managers
- Other sporting professionals
What clients ask us
Common things to work through
- Earnings concentrated into a short career or a small number of strong years
- Prize money, sponsorship, appearance fees and endorsement income
- Which training, travel and equipment costs you can claim
- The structure to hold income and investments through
- Planning for life and income after your playing career
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.
Learn moreTaxation
We prepare tax returns for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies, trusts and Self Managed Super Funds, getting the job done quickly and efficiently.
Learn moreTax Advisory
Plan ahead with practical tax guidance that helps you make informed decisions before issues become expensive problems.
Learn moreFinance & Financial Planning
Our industry connections and close working relationships with brokers and financial planners enable us to connect you with appropriate advisers for your needs.
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