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Print Music Royalties: A Guide for Music Business Professionals
This guide aims to help music business professionals looking to better understand how these royalties are calculated, paid out, and taxed.

Mastering the Art of Licensing Samples: A How-to Guide
Read to understand the complexities of managing the copyright, licensing, and royalty payouts that come along with sampling.

Sync Royalties: A Guide for the Streaming & Social Media Era
A guide to sync royalties—what they are, how they’re calculated, how they’re reported, and best practices for music royalty management.

Understanding Payouts: How Are Performance Royalties Calculated and Reported?
This guide serves as an entry point for those looking to understand the fundamentals of performance royalties.

Payouts Unpacked: How Are Mechanical Royalties Calculated and Reported?
This guide serves as an entry point for those looking to understand the fundamentals of mechanical royalties.

Does the Digital Services Act Impact Businesses Outside the EU?
The European Union’s DSA has a significant impact on digital service providers. But what about businesses based outside the EU?

How Are Online Marketplaces Impacted by the Digital Services Act?
Learn how online platforms and marketplaces fit into the DSA’s scope, and what their obligations are under this regulation.

When Will the Digital Services Act (DSA) Come Into Force? A DSA Timeline
We provide a timeline of important dates related to the implementation of the DSA, from its presentation to its coming into effect and beyond.

What is an IRS “B” Notice? Notices CP2100, CP2100A and 972CG Explained
This guide breaks down the different types of “B” notices, what to do if you receive one, and how to avoid getting “B” notices again.

What is FATCA? Understanding The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
This guide will help businesses understand their role in complying with FATCA and provide some best practices for avoiding non-compliance.

Form 1042-S: What Happens After It’s Filed?
This article will walk you through the basics of Form 1042-S, including what to do after filing and how to handle any post-filing errors.

What is Form W-8 BEN-E? A Guide to Navigating this IRS Form for Foreign Entities
Working with foreign entities? Learn the steps associated with collecting and filing Form W-8 BEN-E. Read now!
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