Ask an Expert: Tax Prep for Performers
Professional performers have unique personal taxation situations that can have significant implications on their finances. This article will provide insight about hiring an accountant vs. filming your tax return online, organizing your tax information, filing as an individual vs. a corporation, what information the CRA can (or can’t) ask you to provide, and tax considerations when working in the U.S.
In conversation with Debra McGrath
Performers Magazine Editor and Toronto Councillor Joy Tanner sat down with Debra McGrath, our 2025 Award of Excellence recipient, to talk about her career and start in the industry, the power of laughter and why collaboration is key.
2025 Stunt Award: Cotton Mather
“Cotton Mather is an innovative force from the Canadian Stunt community. We are delighted to honour his contributions and reveal the skilled performance artistry behind the wheels of some of the most iconic scenes from the North American film canon.” ~Kate Ziegler, ACTRA Toronto President
Celebrating the 2025 Outstanding Performance On-camera Nominees
“We are thrilled to introduce the new Outstanding Performance Non-Binary/Gender Non-conforming category for the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto. This new category is a demonstration of the union’s commitment to inclusion. In 2025, we will …
Celebrating the 2025 Outstanding Performance Commercial Nominees
“We are thrilled to introduce the new on-camera Outstanding Performance Commercial category for the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto. This new category is in recognition of the resiliency of ACTRA commercial performers across the country, …