Add Talent, Performing Artist

Performing Artists are contracted to perform promotional activity. This includes but not limited to Singing, dancing and acting.

This feature deals with all of the Performing Artist's PAYG withholding, superannuation and reporting obligations as set out by the ATO.

See link to the ATO for further information about Performing Artists

There are three types of performing artist which can be set up in JobBag:

  • Sole Trader,
  • Child
  • Performing artist linked to an Agent

Step 1: Add a new Performing Artist to the address book

In the JobBag Menu > Address book > Select new > Individual > Performing Artist


Step 2: Add Personal Information

Full name, Address, ABN, Registered for GST

Note: TFN will be added when you complete the Tax Info form


Step 3: Decide Type of Talent

Add date of birth and kind

  • If they are a sole trader tick “Is self billing”
  • If they are a child sole trader tick “Is self billing” & “Is child”
  • If they are linked to an agent - add agent details, DO NOT tick self billing
  • If the child is linked to an agent - add agent details and tick “Is child”



Step 4: Add Payroll Header

This is done in the employment tab > select add new payroll header > Performing Artist > Enter start date


Step 5: Add new tax info  

Performing Artist should complete and sign a Tax Declaration OR the Agent should supply a copy.

Step 6: Add Super fund

Add the Performing Artist's super fund and member number


Note: The super fund will need to be set up in the address book before it can be added.

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