Tax and Money Tips for Teaching Artists with Empire Tax Prep

Feb 4, 2025
Time
4:00 pm
5:30 pm
Cost
Free
Location
Zoom
Register

Join Dominic Comperatore, professional actor and founder of Empire Tax Prep, for this virtual session on everything tax-related!

The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is thrilled to welcome Dominic back to help Teaching Artists navigate tax season. He will share general tax and money advice and take time to address specific questions from registrants as we tackle yet another unique tax season. Topics during this session will include:

  • Recent changes to the federal tax code
  • Specific pitfalls to watch out for as freelancers
  • Exemptions
  • Deductions, especially those that pertain to teaching from home
  • W4 and W2 forms
  • Independent contractor income
  • Saving and investing for retirement
  • Budgeting
  • Record-keeping
  • Audits, and more!

PLEASE NOTE: This event will NOT be recorded.

This webinar is free and open to Roundtable members and non-members.

About the Facilitator

Dominic Comperatore is the founder of Empire Tax Prep, specializing in taxes for performers and artists. As a licensed tax preparer registered in both New York and California, as well as being a working actor in film, television and theater, he brings an intimate knowledge of the issues particular to artists when dealing with the IRS.  He maintains a bi-coastal clientele and is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA.

Accessibility

The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is committed to providing opportunities for everyone to participate in our programming. All sessions will include access to closed captioning in the main room via Zoom’s Live Transcript feature. Please let us know how we can meet your access needs or reach out if you have any questions by contacting Roundtable Programs Director Kinsey Keck at kkeck@nycaieroundtable.org.

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