Austin Actors Conservatory will be hosting a tax and business workshop to help members get things in order. Join Austin CPA Blaine Martin and attorney Mike Tolleson for a tax workshop with filmmakers and creatives in mind. This workshop is designed to walk you through your tax return, addressing common business concerns and important IRS regulations pertaining to creative practices.
Cost: Free and open to the public
RSVP is required. RSVP to AustinRSVP@sagaftra.org by Feb. 27. Seating is limited.
Blaine Martin, CPA started his accounting career in Austin after he graduated from Abilene Christian University in 2010. After a few years, Martin joined Whitley Penn, where he primarily focused on closely held businesses and their owners, crossing a number of industries as a tax manager. In 2018, Martin joined Maxwell Locke & Ritter and looks forward to developing a broad network and client base with a primary focus on middle-market businesses in the Austin area.
Mike Tolleson, Esq. founded and has been the director of the Entertainment Law institute since 1990, and was a co-founder and initial chair of the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar in 1989. A graduate of the SMU Dedman School of Law, he has worked for over forty-five years as an entertainment attorney, concert producer, film producer and officer in various industry organizations. His office sponsors the Arts and Entertainment Legal Clinic, a free consultation service for people in the entertainment industry.
This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of tax preparer/professional, legal or financial counsel. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.