Tax Controversies Involving Entertainers, Performers, and Influencers - 2025
This detailed program explores the unique tax challenges and considerations faced by entertainers, performers, and influencers. It covers the complexities of income reporting, expense deductions, and compliance issues specific to individuals in the entertainment and social media industries. The program shows how to correctly categorize income, distinguish between business and personal expenses, and apply IRS guidelines to ensure accurate tax reporting. The program also examines recent legal cases, IRS audits, and common pitfalls in the taxation of entertainers and influencers. Lastly, the program provides case studies, and practical examples, to equip tax professionals with the knowledge needed to navigate the intricacies of taxation in the entertainment sector effectively.
Moderator: Kelley C. Miller, Esq., Reed Smith LLP
Panelists:
Alyssa Maloof Whatley, Esq.,
Law Offices of Alyssa Maloof Whatley, LLC
Anthony J. DeRiso, Esq., Jones Day
Carneil D. Wilson, Dentons Sirote
Lani Rosado-Espinal, IRS Criminal Investigation
Sarah Green, Esq., Dentons Sirote
This webinar is available for Virtual or LIVE In-Person attendance.
Tax Professionals that attend are encouraged to accept a pro bono tax controversy case assignment from NYCLA, an ABA-sponsored Tax Court Pro program or a NY or NJ low-income Tax Clinic.
IRS Program #: 7Q3WU-T-00766-25
CTEC Course #: 6248-CE-00129
John Sheeley
,
EA
John began his tax career in 1987 and passed the IRS Special Enrollment Exam in 1995. A National Tax Practice Institute fellow and SUNY Oswego graduate, he specializes in taxation for non-resident aliens, U.S. citizens living abroad, S corps, legal marijuana businesses, and cryptocurrency.
John is passionate about giving back to the profession. Every year on Giving Tuesday, Tax Practice Pro offers a free ethics webinar, and its weekly Tax Update webinars keep tax professionals informed on the latest developments. These programs combine practical guidance, strategies, and insights to help practitioners work smarter, faster, and with confidence.
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