Author: Scott
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The Musician’s Guide to Mileage, Part 2
Are you missing out on driving expenses you could be deducting from your taxes? In Part 1 of this series, we differentiated between commuting and types of travel which are tax deductible for professional musicians. Now, in Part 2, we will consider which will maximize your tax deduction: using the IRS Standard Mileage Rate or the…
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George M. Cohan and Keeping Receipts
Happy Birthday today, July 3, to George M. Cohan, broadway composer of Yankee Doodle, You’re a Grand Old Flag, Over There, and countless other hit songs. In 1930, George found himself in hot water with the IRS. He lived a lavish life, spending cash, and deducting his expenses without receipts or evidence. The IRS challenged…
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Introducing Finance For Musicians!
No one becomes a professional musician for the money. It’s a labor of love. But we all have responsibilities: mortgages to pay, families to feed, and important goals like financial security and retirement. I’m a trombonist who has been a Financial Planner since 2004. Over that time, I’ve worked with hundreds of families, including quite…
