The music industry is a fast-paced environment for artists and their teams. Behind the scenes of amazing performances, there is a web of compliance challenges both personally and professionally. No matter the stage of an artist’s career, our Music Industry Services Team helps support clients through every stage from beginning their career in the industry through retirement.
Whether playing shows in local bars or headlining stadiums, our music industry CPAs help musicians with tax planning at every stage of their careers. From the basics of what is deductible and state and local tax planning to how to handle royalties and managing international touring tax compliance, our team of advisors and accountants are there for their clients. Our industry experts provide their knowledge and dedicated passion for the music industry to ensure your advisory and tax needs are met throughout your career and beyond.
The announcement on May 21, 2026, that Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify are partnering on a new AI-powered music initiative is one of the latest advancements at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the music industry. And yet, something about it strongly echoes a past deal between the two, when they also joined forces…
Performers and creators face unique financial and tax considerations due to the dynamic nature of their professions. While many expenditures seem essential to maintaining a successful career, not all qualify as deductible business expenses under U.S. tax law. The IRS scrutinizes deductions claimed by those in creative professions, and court decisions have further defined the…
The Help Independent Tracks Succeed (HITS) Act is part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, commonly referred to as the OBBBA or OB3. The tax legislation package is a major step forward and a landmark win for independent musicians, producers and small labels. This new law updates the tax code to give music creators…
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