Webinar 6:       Tax and Finance for Writers

When:                 Monday May 19th from 6:30-8pm 

Where:                On Zoom

Cost:                     Free to members of the IWU | €10 for non-members. You can pay online here

Looking for practical advice on how to manage your finances and tax as a writer? Considering applying for Artists’ Exemption? Wondering about Basic Income for Artists? What are the implications of setting up your own limited company? Can you claim your writing expenses from the taxman? Should you charge VAT for your writing services?
To find out about these and other questions around tax and finance for writers, join Gaby Smyth, renowned adviser to writers, actors, musicians and artists from Ireland and afar.

Gaby Smyth is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, and is also a Certified Mediator (CEDR, London). He has been in financial and taxation consultancy for over thirty years, specialising in the literary, music, film, theatre and visual arts – representing and advising many of the major Irish and international practitioners in these areas.

Gaby has been involved in the leadership and governance of many arts organisations in Ireland including Temple Bar Gallery & Studios, Corn Exchange Theatre Company, Dublin International Film Festival and Opera Theatre Company, Irish National Opera and Boulder Media Ltd. He was the first independent chair of Screen Producers Ireland and is currently a board member of the Arts Council of Ireland. 

Register today

To register for the workshop please email info@irishwritersunion.org or contact us here indicating your interest. You’ll be sent a confirmation email and a reminder with a link to the Zoom call.