Entertainment, Sport & Media articles and books

A detailed guide to the taxation of entertainers and sportspersons, written with the practitioner in mind.

A practical, single-volume guide to all aspects of direct taxation of small businesses. The author clearly explains the relevant legislation, and offers practical advice on how to minimise clients' tax liabilities and avoid common pitfalls. This latest edition incorporates changes arising from the Finance Acts 2024. The special classes of taxpayers chapter covers: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS); farmers and market gardeners; authors, artists and composers; actors, musicians and entertainers; entertainers - other workers; builders; care providers; barristers; bookmakers; breweries and licensed premises; doctors and dentists; motor dealers- valuation of used vehicle stocks; fishermen; franchising; solicitors; sub-postmasters; clubs, societies and other mutual organisations; charities; credit unions; housing associations; and self-build societies.

This book guides the reader through the extensive and apparently contradictory case law on employment status. The special cases section includes information on the entertainment, sport and media sector (actors and entertainers, film and television industry, radio industry and sports professionals), farming sector (beaters at shoots, harvest casuals and veterinary inspectors), legal sector (barristers' clerks and solicitors) and healthcare professionals (doctors, dentists and nurses).

Whether you're a musician or songwriter, an agent or a manager, this is an essential guide to everything you need to know about the music business, covering aspects such as picking a team of advisors, the business side of record deals, song-writing and music publishing, advanced copyright concepts, motion picture music and royalty calculations. The book is written mainly from a US perspective, but includes UK aspects as well.

From creating a business model, dealing with taxes and funding, finding and managing clients, networking, investing, cashflow, and planning for the long term, this book provides real-world, pragmatic advice on navigating a freelance film career. Contents: taking care of yourself for long term survival; finding your opportunity; building your plan; business plans and pitch decks; debt and investment; margins and cashflow; taxes, insurance, lawyers and retirement; bandwidth and hiring; portfolio and bidding; marketing, networking and promotion; clients and creative; and representation.

A practical handbook which explains the main governance principles in sports organisations, explores challenges facing the sector and looks at developing areas, from finance and funding to ethics and culture.

This in-depth book gives practitioners the arguments and references necessary to advise all types of governing bodies and participants in the sports sector (including players, clubs, agents or commercial partners) with an essential understanding of their legal position and provides students with a full grounding in sports law. Includes information on taxation of sports organisations and tax and financial planning for individual athletes.

An essential handbook for the law and business of digital media, offering a practical approach to contracts and documentation. Contains sections on commercial and legal themes, acquisition and development, licensing and distribution.

Tax digest on the taxation of athletes and sportspeople. Contains sections: residence and domicile; trading versus hobby; service companies; employees including (directors); and non-resident sportspersons performing in the UK. Includes worked examples.

Definitive source on the economics of film, music, television, advertising, broadcasting, cable, casino and online wagering, publishing, performing arts and culture, toys and games, sports and theme parks.