Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts (TALA) was formed in 1979 to meet the legal and accounting needs of artists and nonprofit organizations. TALA volunteers throughout Texas handle more than 350 matters per year. This amounts to more than six hundred thousand dollars annually in donated services to the arts and cultural community. TALA provides free legal and accounting services to arts nonprofits and artists from all creative disciplines, including visual artists, musicians, actors, dancers, film makers and writers. Over 600 attorneys and accountants donate their time to artists and nonprofit organizations who are unable to afford professional services. Without TALA, their problems would remain unresolved and their interests unrepresented. Our services include lawyer and accountant pro bono assistance, dispute resolution services, educational programs for the artistic and business community, publications, and a resource library. Programs are designed to help artists apply legal and accounting concepts for their benefit. Your membership dollars provide for TALA's small staff, office facilities and insurance coverage necessary to coordinate and support TALA volunteers. Click here to learn about how to receive services from TALA.
	LEGAL SERVICES FOR ARTISTS AND ARTS NONPROFITS INCLUDE: Non-Profit Arts Organization Incorporation Contract Drafting, Negotiation and Review Estate Planning for Artists Copyright Trademark IP Licensing Arts-Related Landlord/Tenant Issues Demand Letters Dispute Resolution / Arts Mediation ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR ARTISTS AND ARTS NONPROFITS INCLUDE: Audits Financial Reviews Chart of Accounts Financial Statements Annual Budgets Application for tax exempt status Form 990 1040 Individual Tax Return Form 8734 Employment Taxes
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TALA serves the entire state of Texas. For more information, please consult our FAQs. Please refer to our newly updated Calendar for events listings.