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TALA Publications |
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The following books, published by TALA, provide information about legal issues relevant to artists and arts nonprofit organizations. Most publications are available for download as Microsoft Word documents or PDFs. |
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Publication
Information > Copyright
for Performing, Literary and Visual Artists This
guide
explains copyright as it applies to musical, literary, and visual works
of art. It also includes answers to questions commonly asked
by
composers, performers, writers, and visual artists. (Published
1998) > Taxation
of the Visual and Performing Artist: An Insight Into Federal Income Tax As
artists are not usually accountants, TALA prepares this step-by-step
guide to assist artists in completing their own income tax returns.
This guide also includes answers to frequently asked questions and
examples of completed returns. (Published
2009) > Pas
De
Deux: Labor and Employment Issues in the
Arts &
Nonprofit World This
book
contains basic information about the employment relationship from the
arts and nonprofit employer's perspective, as well as basic legal
requirements of workplace activities. (Published
2003) > Establishing
a Tax Exempt Organization in Texas
This handbook on
nonprofit incorporation is an absolute must for anyone who plans to
form a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation in Texas and it is free to all
TALA members. It provides an overview of the entire incorporation and
application process, from beginning to end. It also analyzes the pros
and cons of tax-exempt status. (Published
1997) > Financial
Management of Nonprofit Arts Organizations: A Practical Guide for
Fiscal Survival
If budgeting and
fiscal management utterly confuse you, then this is the book for you.
This book provides board members and administrators of art groups with
a comprehensive guide for proper financial management. Included in this
book is information on bookkeeping, financial statements, reporting
requirements, unrelated business income, and budgeting. Also provided
are easy-to-follow hypothetical budgets and financial statements. (Published 2004) > Responsible
Management: Duties and Liabilities of Directors, Officers and Trustees
of Nonprofit
Arts Organizations
This guide
focuses on the responsibilities and potential liabilities of directors
and trustees of nonprofit organizations and reviews methods for
protecting directors and officers, including indemnification and
insurance. (Published
2002) > Insurance: A User-Friendly Guide for the Arts and Nonprofit World This guide contains general insurance principles and common insurance issues, such as auto and property insurance, workman's compensation, umbrella vs. excess, and directors and officers liability insurance. This guide also addresses special considerations for the performing arts, visual arts, and special events, risk management, and advice on buying insurance and filing claims. (Published 1990) |
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