MONEY TALK: The 4 Top Tax Deductions for Creatives
The end of the year is upon us and with that comes the top of the year tax rush. One of the top ways creatives sell themselves short are in tax deductions. All the little things you've spent your money on to help build this year could possibly add up to thousands in tax deductions you don't want to miss.
I've teamed up with accounting guru Iyanna Vaughn to give share some of the top deductions you should should never miss at tax time:
CLIENT NEWS: TRAP KARAOKE..WINTER DATES ANNOUNCED
CLIENT MUSIC: In the South - Animated Video w Big Boi x Gucci Mane
All treats and no tricks as BIg Boi released an animated video for his single "In the South" featuring Pimp C and Gucci Mane in time for Halloween! Uncle Chad is looking like himself in all his white fur animated glory and definitely letting them know what going on in the south!
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CLIENT MUSIC: Pimp C x Big K.R.I.T.
Fans have been anxiously awaiting another album from Mississippi native Big K.R.I.T. so the album's name "4eva is a Mighty Long Time" is likely how fans felt and will not be disappointed for being patient during the wait.
The double album features never heard vocals from client PIMP C along with Bun B for the track "Ride Wit Me" is repeat worth for every car ride and gym playlist.
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COMMENTARY: 'At What Point Will We Value Black Women More Than Entertainment'
Many thanks to Essence for allowing me to share my thoughts on the ongoing silencing of Black survivors of abuse. From the nasty comments posted in blogs about my client, Kitti Jones, and on others about Lupita Nyong'o, extending to the blind eye our sisters, aunts, nieces, and coworkers receive from authorities and family when reporting abuse.
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CLIENT NEWS: Kitti Jones Profiled by Rolling Stone Magazine
Rolling Stone sat down with my client Kitti Jones and released an indepth profile of her harrowing experience with R&B singer R. Kelly.
I want to commend Kitti for her bravery in stepping forward and no longer protecting her abuser by staying silent. I want to also sincerely thank Jason Newman and the staff at Rolling Stone for the care and depth they took to highlight my client's experience.
Her is experience is only unique in that it involves a celebrity. We all saw the #MeToo hashtags litter our timelines. Thousands experience physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse everyday.
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COMMUNITY IMPACT: Recording Academy Advocacy - Historic 50 State Effort for Music Law Reform
I had the pleasure of joining local members of the Recording Academy along with members in ALL 50 STATES for District Advocate Day lead by the Recording Academy's Advocacy arm to lobby for legislative reform as it relates to creators' rights. This is the largest grassroots lobbying effort in the country and the first ever to take place in all 50 states.
COMMUNITY IMPACT: Hack the Violence StartUp Pre-Accelerator
I have the honor of serving as a Mentor/Coach for a second season of Goodie Nation's tech pre-accelerator program. Goodie Nation pairs social entrepreneurs with tech and marketing professionals to create innovative solutions for the worlds toughest social issues. Last year they tackled solutions for those impacted by gentrification and got awesome products on the market currently serving our communities like GOODR.
This year the Goodie team is out to reduce violence by 30% using technology. I'm lending a hand pulling from my olden days clerking in the justice system as well as putting my IP law chops to good use for this years founders!
Partnered with GOOGLE, General Assembly, GITHUB, and other tech industry giants...here's a bit from the Goodie Team on what HACK THE VIOLENCE IS ABOUT:
COMMUNITY IMPACT: TIDAL x MusiCares x Hurricane Relief
As a member of the Board of the Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter I have gotten to know so much more about the great resources the GRAMMY family provides to musicians across the county through MusiCares and I would be remise if I did not mention the incredible efforts the foundation is putting towards hurricane relief.
First, if you are in the New York area TIDAL is teaming up with MusiCares for a special benefit concert on October 18th. This is the 3rd annual benefit concert TIDAL has held to date raising over $3million for social good. Find out more details about this year's TIDAL benefit concert for hurricane relief and buy tickets at http://tidal.com/us
Next, You do NOT need to be a member of the Recording Academy, you do not have to have a GRAMMY or be nominated for one to receive aid from MusiCares. Below is a statement below directly from MusiCares providing more information on how you can assist or how you can receive relief if you are a musician or music professional: