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Frank Goertzen · April 21st, 2003, 12:39 AM

Ok basically I'm a director I don't really pay to many people yet...but when I do need to pay someone couldn't I 'say' im sub contracting work out? Or do I have to incorporate my filming 'company' because cast/crew might not be consistant for each shoot?

Dylan Couper · April 22nd, 2003, 09:56 AM

I consider people that I hire to be sub-contracted. I take reciepts from each of them for tax purposes, and that's about it.

Incorporating your business is always a good idea due to the way income tax is structured. It should allow you to maximize your tax write offs vs. your personal income, but that's something you should talk to your accountant about.

April 21st, 2003, 12:39 AM	#1
Frank Goertzen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 43	Cnd. Filming Company or what? Ok basically I'm a director I don't really pay to many people yet...but when I do need to pay someone couldn't I 'say' im sub contracting work out? Or do I have to incorporate my filming 'company' because cast/crew might not be consistant for each shoot? __________________ Patiently Waiting

April 22nd, 2003, 09:56 AM	#2
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	I consider people that I hire to be sub-contracted. I take reciepts from each of them for tax purposes, and that's about it. Incorporating your business is always a good idea due to the way income tax is structured. It should allow you to maximize your tax write offs vs. your personal income, but that's something you should talk to your accountant about. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com