New Tax Guide for Writers, Artists, Performers and other Creative People - Softcover

Riley, Peter Jason

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1585104698 ISBN 13: 9781585104697

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc., 2012

Synopsis

Peter Jason Riley’s book is the most authoritative and up-to-date guide to tax preparation for writers, actors, dancers, visual artists, musicians and other creative professionals. It includes information for 2011 tax forms along with a guide to completing them, useful for both individuals looking for information on preparing the forms, deductions and other tax issues. It also includes examples of 2011 final tax returns, as well as guides and links to where those tax forms can be found.

Written with the non-accountant, creative individual in mind, this guide provides a clear outline of taxes, responsibilities, income, deductions, I.R.S. audit guidance, timelines and tax and accounting issues. It also serves as a primer to to Peter Jason Riley’s outstanding website, http://www.artstaxinfo.com, where in-depth tax information that goes beyond the scope of the book as well as updates that occur after publication can be found. Furthermore, the book covers good financial practices that the individual can refer to throughout the year to minimize taxes and the pain of filing them.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Peter Jason Riley's New Tax Guide 2012 provides a general guide to income and business forms for creatively employed people and includes an in-depth look at special tax considerations for various types of artists, writers, musicians, and other performers.

"This extremely helpful book has given me tools I was sorely lacking. Without Peter Jason Riley and his illuminating tax guide, I would be an anchorless ship on the high seas of finance!"
—Andre Dubus III, novelist

"Peter Jason Riley is a master of his craft and has been an indispensable part of our music industry team for over a decade. Taxes don’t have to be as painful as dentistry anymore. Peter's approach will give peace of mind. It’s a must read for everyone!"
—Anthony J. Resta, musician & record producer

"The New Tax Guide is an invaluable resource for anyone making a living in the arts. Peter's advice is clear, easy to understand and a financial life-saver."
—Elizabeth Moloney, equity stage manager, NYC

Peter Jason Riley is a CPA in Newburyport, MA, who has many years of experience dealing with tax and business issues for creative people. He is also an amateur guitar player and CD collector, and he writes music reviews on a wide variety of music from folk and blues to jazz and rock.

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Peter Jason Riley's New Tax Guide 2012 provides a general guide to income and business forms for creatively employed people and includes an in-depth look at special tax considerations for various types of artists, writers, musicians, and other performers.

"This extremely helpful book has given me tools I was sorely lacking. Without Peter Jason Riley and his illuminating tax guide, I would be an anchorless ship on the high seas of finance!"
Andre Dubus III, novelist

"Peter Jason Riley is a master of his craft and has been an indispensable part of our music industry team for over a decade. Taxes don t have to be as painful as dentistry anymore. Peter's approach will give peace of mind. It s a must read for everyone!"
Anthony J. Resta, musician & record producer

"The New Tax Guide is an invaluable resource for anyone making a living in the arts. Peter's advice is clear, easy to understand and a financial life-saver."
Elizabeth Moloney, equity stage manager, NYC

Peter Jason Riley is a CPA in Newburyport, MA, who has many years of experience dealing with tax and business issues for creative people. He is also an amateur guitar player and CD collector, and he writes music reviews on a wide variety of music from folk and blues to jazz and rock.

About the Author:

Peter Jason Riley is a CPA in Newburyport, MA. He is also an amateur guitar player and CD collector, and he writes music reviews on a wide variety of music from folk and blues to jazz and rock.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1585104698
• ISBN 13: 9781585104697
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 184