Tax Updates for Performers: What to Know for the 2023 Tax Season

The SAG-AFTRA President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement presented its Tax Updates for Performers webinar on Feb. 21. Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair hosted the session with guest presenter, SAG-AFTRA New York Local Board member and Actors’ Equity Association Secretary-Treasurer Sandra Karas. In addition to her work as a performer, Karas has worked for 30 years as a lawyer and serves as the director of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. 

Kara’s presentation focused on outlining changes for the 2023 tax season, including deadlines for filing or applying for an extension, documents needed for filing and answers to frequently asked questions regarding stimulus payments, credits and cryptocurrency. The session also provided viewers with sites for filing taxes for free as well as tips for managing work-related expenses throughout the year.

Helpful tax documents and resources are available on sagaftra.org. For more PTEOE videos, visit sagaftra.org/videos. 

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided 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.