Temporary staffing is often misunderstood by job seekers, but it can actually offer a range of benefits for those who are looking for short-term work or want to explore different industries and roles before committing to a single career path. It can also be a great option for those who prefer project-based work with multiple clients. WHAT IS TEMPORARY STAFFING? In [...]

What unique production tax benefits does the UK provide for the entertainment industry? On this episode of the Media Clips Podcast, Host and GHJ Profit Participation Services Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff is joined by FLB Director of Creative Sector Tax Reliefs Lloyd Gunton. An expert in accessing and maximizing UK creative sector tax reliefs, Lloyd shares the var [...]

To improve the Commonwealth’s competitiveness, affordability and equity, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the Massachusetts Tax Relief Bill into law on October 4, 2023. The bill (H.4104) includes a wide range of tax changes aimed at providing relief to families, businesses and individuals throughout the state. This tax alert discusses the details of the ta [...]

After many months of difficult negotiations between the guilds on the one side and studios and streamers on the other, the film and television industry can finally get back to business as the SAG-AFTRA strike reaches a tentative agreement. From this new deal, and the WGA separate deal, contracts should see meaningful gains and protections as well as better compensatio [...]

How do independent producers get funded? On this episode of the Media Clips Podcast, Host and GHJ Profit Participation Services Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff is joined by Loyola Marymount University Associate Professor of Finance David Offenberg and GHJ Profit Participation Expert Tracy Liang. David is a leading expert on entertainment finance and has spoken extens [...]

The accounting industry is facing an identity crisis. According to the Wall Street Journal, late-career accountants are retiring, mid-career accountants are leaving the profession and fewer students are entering the field to fill those gaps. How do firms ensure success with a shrinking talent pool? If creating an accessible workplace is not part of your business stra [...]

While the United States House of Representatives signed a 45-day continuing resolution, which temporarily funds the government while a broader deal is worked out, a shutdown could be on the horizon. In order to prepare, businesses can take action now to ensure they are prepared if there is a government shutdown. ASSESS GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, IF APPLICABLE Government [...]

The United States taxes its citizens, resident corporations and tax residents on a worldwide income basis. U.S. taxpayers who have cross-border business operations often find themselves caught up in a net of complicated international tax rules, both in the U.S. and in the country where they want to operate. Beyond the sheer complexity of these rules, U.S. taxpayers al [...]

On this episode of the Media Clips Podcast, learn about independent film productions in the U.S. and around the world. Explore the opportunities and challenges that independent producers face in the current production landscape. Host and GHJ Profit Participation Services Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff is joined by Raskin Gorham Anderson Law Partner Eric Harbert and F [...]

On this episode of the Media Clips Podcast, host and GHJ Profit Participation Services Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff is joined by Motion Picture and Television Fund (MPTF) President and CEO Bob Beitcher to discuss how the entertainment community is supporting each other through labor disputes. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA are currently on strike, [...]