Actors are individual business owners and self employed independent contractors. The tax issues talent must be aware of and apply to their business are limitless, yet very specific. It is essential for actors to understand the intricacies of taxes, income, expenses, deductions, recordkeeping, benefits, transportation, etc. Actors often file their tax returns in ignorance and are not clear about the rules as they apply to performing artists. Many times, returns are filed incorrectly. Laura Grover will guide actors through the process required of them and will teach them how to file correctly.
Laura Grover has been a tax and financial services professional for over 30 years. She is founder and owner of Laura B. Grover, Inc. Prior to owning her own firm, Laura designed and taught curriculum development for the Institute of Cultural Affairs, traveling worldwide for 8 years. She has an undergraduate degree from Texas Woman's University and has taken graduate courses from St. Mary's University. Laura is enrolled to practice before the IRS. She is an accredited tax advisor and accountant, and a registered representative for Securities America. She is a frequent speaker on tax and related subjects for professional organizations nationwide, and a published author on tax, financial, and genealogy topics. Laura was formerly a lecturer and curriculum developer for the Small Business Administration, teaching a course in Start Up Recordkeeping and Accounting.
Laura's current and former memberships include the National Association of Enrolled Agents, National Society of Accountants, IRS Austin District Liaison Committee (also former chairperson), Trinity University Planned Giving Advisory Council, San Antonio Women's Probate Group, Texas IRS TEC and Practitioner Planning and Filing Committee, and the San Antonio IRS Liaison Committee.
Laura has served as board member for St. Matthew's UMC Foundation and Association for Retarded Citizens. She was board member/treasurer for San Antonio Public Theatre, and treasurer for the Alamo PC Organization. She served as Education Chairperson for the Alamo Mission Chapter of the Texas Society of Enrolled Agents, and the San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society. Laura was past president of the Alamo/Mission Chapter NSPA and Jalapeno Chapter TXSEA, a delegate for the Southwest Texas Annual Conference UMC, and the 1992 TAPA Member of the Year.
In order to achieve true success in show business, actors must understand that they are the owners of their own businesses. To own a business requires a detailed knowledge and understanding of various financial and tax issues.