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May 31, 2023
The Future of Background Casting
Learn how the EP Casting Portal can help you streamline casting operations and simplify working with background actors across television and feature films in the UK & Canada.
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Tax Considerations for US Productions Working Abroad
Paying US crew filming outside of the US is complex. Our experts will show you how to navigate the process!
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What Productions Need to Know about the UK Tax Relief
Learn about the recently announced reforms to the UK Tax Relief, including the credit increases and new expenditure credits, and the world-class resources available to productions filming in the UK.
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Entertainment Partners, the global payroll and production finance firm, is offering its entire lineup of Academy Training Courses free of charge during the Writers Guild strike.
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Transforming Canadian Production Through Leading Background Casting Technology
Background casting in Canada is set to be transformed by EP's Casting Portal, the only end-to-end solution for finding, booking, managing and paying background actors.
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Tax and Compliance: What to Know About Working with a Loan-Out Company
Learn which states impose a tax on loan-outs and what steps you need to take to be compliant with state laws related to loan-out workers.
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May 26, 2023
Remote Work Increases Complexity of Compliance
Employers should be aware of compliance issues beyond income tax when dealing with US domestic remote workers, a payroll practitioner said May 19.
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4/18/2023
The Production Accountant’s Guide to Foreign Taxation
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3/22/2023
Production Incentives Update: March 2023
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2/4/2023
New York Gov. Aims to Boost Film Tax Credits to $700M As New Jersey Rivalry Heats Up
Since 2020, at least 10 productions chose to film in New Jersey...
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