Distribution Platforms for Your Indie Film in the Digital Age
For young or first-time filmmakers, the obstacles to getting their film scene have been huge historically. It’s why we celebrate the pioneers of independent filmmakers who have managed to get their films made without a studio distribution deal, pre-sale or other means of financing. Modern technology has democratized the process somewhat, making new venues and […]
Got Unreported Cryptocurrency Income? Mount A Defense
The attached article that I wrote appeared in Law360. I’m honored to be a contributor to Law360.
IRS Whistleblower Program And Cryptocurrency – Feds Eye Bitcoin And Cryptocurrency
This article appeared in the May 24 edition of Global Tax Weekly.
How To Reduce Risk With An Effective Exit Strategy
Every entrepreneur who starts a new business has good reason to hope that their new business will be successful, grow, and prosper beyond the foreseeable future. However, any savvy business person knows that 8 out of every 10 new businesses will and do fail. Among many other reasons, one of the biggest reasons new businesses […]
Can I Play Music on My Podcast?
Since the emergence of podcasts as an entertainment medium, the format has grown from obscurity to dominance in just a few short years. The podcast format gives just about anyone the ability to put out content in long form conversations, allowing audiences to enjoy their favorite topics for hours at a time. The huge success […]
How to Obtain Indie Film Financing
Do you know what the most profitable film of all time is? You might if you’re an independent filmmaker with an eye on the box office. It isn’t a superhero extravaganza or a Hollywood classic that is continually rereleased. No, it’s The Blair Witch Project. The reports vary on how much it cost to make, between $25,000 and […]
Forming and Protecting a Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Corporation
If you’re ready to start your own nonprofit corporation and do some good in the world, then the first thing you need to understand is that not all nonprofit corporations are tax-exempt. To claim tax-exempt status for your new corporation, you’ll need to meet certain requirements – on top of the requirements that all nonprofit […]
10 Essential Things You Must Do to Get Your Movie or Script Produced . . . and Seen
Everyone wants to be in the movies, either in front of or behind the camera. It’s a rough road to the silver screen, and only a few, strongly committed to their art, will get there. Yet for filmmakers, the routes have opened up as streaming and Video on Demand services offer new venues – and […]
The IRS Whistleblower Program & Cryptocurrency – The Feds Eye Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency
Did you know that the IRS will pay you to turn in tax evaders? While the IRS Whistleblower Program has been around for 150 years, the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 made whistleblowing a much more lucrative pursuit. In fact, you may receive up to 30 percent of the amount the IRS collects from the culprit. […]
7 Trademark Tips Every Podcaster Should Know
Podcasts are exceedingly popular. It’s an excellent way for people to consume all manner of information- and the medium provides much-needed relief from the sound-bite driven 24 hours news cycle which has devolved into a kind of nonstop “Reality TV.” Podcasts can be launched by just about anyone with even some basic computer equipment- and […]