As we look ahead to the return of tour dates in North America, it's time to dust off our US tax and immigration knowledge so that we can effectively serve our artists and teams. Prepare for your North American success story with our panel of experts as we navigate the visa processes for creative companies and individuals doing business in the US and the respective tax implications.
**Registrants are strongly encouraged to attend our Canadian tax refresher on February 9 to help prepare for this US-focused session.
TICKETS
Free for MMF Canada Members - please login to your MMF Member Portal and click the Member Discounts & Events tab.
$20 for non-members. Those experiencing financial barriers to attendance are invited to use the promo code MMF-US-Info
WEBINAR ACCESS
The event will take place via Zoom. We STRONGLY RECOMMEND you LOG IN to your Eventbrite account PRIOR TO THE SESSION to ensure you can find the event in your account and can access your Zoom link. You may be asked to download the Zoom software but will also be able to join via your browser, which may give slightly reduced functionality.
SPEAKER - Lainie Appleby (BA, JD) Caruso, Guberman & Appleby
Lainie Michelle practices exclusively in the area of immigration law. She advises her client on all matters relating to Canadian immigration law and U.S. consular and port of entry matters. Her clients include executives, individuals, entertainers and athletes, as well as institutions, multinational organizations, entrepreneurial and privately or family-held businesses.
Lainie Michelle advises clients with respect to obtaining work permits for business and professional opportunities. Additionally, she assists in making applications for permanent residence in Canada using Express Entry for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canada Experience Class. She also assists with Family Class sponsorship, Business Immigration and Provincial Nominee categories. Lainie Michelle also advises with respect to criminal inadmissibility, Canadian citizenship and permanent residence obligation including renewing Permanent Residence Cards. She regularly submits files to Canadian Missions around the world and U.S. Consulates in Canada.
SPEAKER - Sondra Gold (Sondra Gold CPA)
"There’s nothing that brings greater fulfillment than to enable my clients to do what they love for a living, so that I can take care of the accounting ."
Having over a decade of experience working alongside music industry accountant veterans D. Jae Gold and Michelle Gold, Sondra has had the opportunity to work with many high profile clients and those who are just finding their footing in their careers. She has expertise in music, film, TV, comedy clubs, nightclubs, all performing arts, and anyone in front of and behind the camera.
Sondra’s speaking engagements include Coalition Music (Canada’s leading music incubator), VO North Conference, U Of T (Munk School of Global Affair), #paid, Music Managers Forum Canada (MMF), Song Studio, Folk Music Ontario, Kensington Market Jazz Festival and more.
Sondra works hand in hand to ensure her clients are tackling their immediate needs but also considering their future ambitions. Better yet, she equips them with the tools they need to understand how to run the accounting side of their business.