Las Vegas was the hosting city for the National Conference of Personal Managers. As a CPA, I’m a numbers guy, so I notice things about numbers, especially percentages, all the time. This trip I discovered that the 30% rule for withholding tax on foreign entertainers is loathed by 100% of the personal managers I talked with 100% of the time, even at the Pass Line of the crap table where that 1.41% house edge also had a 100% loathed rate.
Personal Managers Interchange
May 19, 2017 by
Jazz Fest in New Orleans
May 7, 2017 by
I love New Orleans. Over the years I’ve made numerous trips to The Big Easy for both business and vacations, but this was my very first trip to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, more commonly referred to as Jazz Fest! We had 6 Cuban groups performing there this year so it was a great opportunity to finally experience this event. It was huge and absolutely wonderful; from the many stages offering an auditory buffet of musical styles to the thousands of fans synced to their rhythms and last but not least, to the incredible choice of good eats to be had by all. I can best describe it with one word; Fun! I’m already looking forward to returning next year.
22nd Annual Indy Irish Fest
April 22, 2017 by
Ah, the Indy Irish Fest. As you may have guessed, Indianapolis was the site of this bi-annual conference and just like my previous trip to Austin, it was my first time to the city. Also like Austin, this is a state capital with a tremendous amount of historical sites to see. Finally, like Austin, Indianapolis would be an easy city to spend at least three days taking a short vacation…if I did such a thing.
This was the largest conference AICF (Association of Irish and Celtic Festivals) has ever had with over 100 attendees.
His Hooleyness, Pope Malarkey I was there. He was kind enough to present me with a card good for 1 free sin. I think if I acquire 8734 more, I break even in life.
It was great to see a lot of friends again – including the Saint of all Irish Festivals, my good friend Ed Ward.
SXSW
March 18, 2017 by
This was my very first SXSW trip. Austin is a spectacular city; one that I will come back to for a three-day vacation in the near future.
I had a chance to meet with some wonderful folks from both Europe and the US.
The short and the sweet? SXSW is now on my list of conferences that I will attend every year.
APAP – 2017 in New York City
January 8, 2017 by
I’m in New York City again for this year’s APAP convention. There is a reason why I have lived in Florida for more than 50 years. I’ve also discovered you can no longer make snow angels in front of the Trump Tower…
CERTIFIED ACCEPTANCE AGENTS/ITINs
January 1, 2017 by
CWA Management is very excited to announce that our sister company, Business Development Partners Inc, has been appointed as a Certified Acceptance Agent by the IRS. Business Development Partners is a 29 year CPA firm based in Orlando. We strongly believe that foreign artists should get a US Social Security Number if possible. We consider it to be a superior number to an ITIN. However, there are times when getting an SSN is not possible. An ITIN may be the only solution to getting tax refunded. We can do this for you!
Here is a good article written by Daniel Hood from the website Accounting Today that goes into further detail about expiring ITINs for 2017.
Many ITINs due to expire, IRS warns
Many Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers will expire on Jan. 1, 2017, and ITIN holders hoping to avoid refund delays should renew now, the Internal Revenue Service is warning.
ITINs are used by anyone who has to pay or file U.S. taxes, but isn’t eligible for a Social Security number. Under a recent tax law change, ITINs that haven’t been used on a tax return in the last three years will expire at the beginning of next year.
Also set to expire are ITINs with 78 or 79 as the fourth and fifth digits (9NN-79-NNNN or 9NN-79-NNNN).
While those with expired ITINs can apply for renewal after January 1, the IRS is warning that the usual application period of as little as seven weeks is likely to be as much as four weeks longer for those who submit in January and February.
The service also noted that is seeing a number of common mistakes on renewal applications so far, primarily involving missing information and insufficient supporting information.
Dr. Phillips Charities
November 22, 2016 by
Last evening Jackie and I had the opportunity to attend “An Evening of Thanks” hosted by Dr. Phillips Charities.
This was in appreciation of first responders and their unwavering, daily commitment to the safety of Central Florida.
Rascal Flatts was the entertainment. We don’t get an opportunity to see many American groups and it was a thrill to watch them perform.
The real excitement was watching the law enforcement, firefighters and other first responders have an incredible night.
“Lovin’ Life”, New Music Video by The Jive Aces
November 6, 2016 by
Congratulations to our client The Jive Aces with the release of their new music video, “Lovin’ Life”, from their album “Spread A Little Happiness”.
Enjoy!
The Trouble With Taxes!
October 7, 2016 by
Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Sales Tax, Excise Tax, Inheritance Tax, Corporate Tax, Payroll Tax, Gift Tax…the world is filled with hundreds of different types of taxes. There are so many to choose from it’s enough to keep a politician happy for life and after. So where do you begin? Well, if you are attending the Amsterdam Dance Event this upcoming October 19-23, our very own Cecile Glunt will be speaking to clear everything up for you!
The Trouble With Taxes! will be held on October 20th as one of the ADE Pro venues held that day. The 45-minute seminar will cover topics such as legitimate deductions, credits for double taxations, everything you want to know about VATs but were afraid to ask and what to do with the abolishment of the VAR system in Holland. So click that link, mark it on your schedule and join Cecile, Harold Grams, Dick Molenaar and Moderator Dave Clarke as they help you navigate the pitfalls and grasp the joys of global entertainment taxation!
PAE in Orlando
September 30, 2016 by
The Performing Arts Exchange of the South is holding their annual conference in Orlando. I had a wonderful opportunity to welcome friends to my hometown.
Dinner tonight included Jennifer Morris – Siegel Artist Management, Jackie Page – CWA Management, David Wannen – President of NAPAMA, Christine Barkley – Creative Booking Agency and Jeff Laramie – SRO Artists.
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