You did Mahi on set now its time to get paid

Te Maths

Lets say you did a job for $250. Before you get paid you need to deduct two things from that $250.

• Your withholding TAX
• Your commission FEE

Lets show you using the industry standard commission fee of 20%.

$250 - 20% commission = $50 $200 - 20% WT TAX = $40

You keep = $160

But, Te Agency isn’t standard. Only agency to offer 10% in NZ.

We’ve changed te standards.

• $250 - 10% Commission = $25
• $225 - 20% WT TAX = $45
• You Keep = $180

TE difference earn +$20 more from the same booking.

Packing putea over here.

What is a agency commission?

A Commission is a percentage taken from a booking payment for arranging and managing work opportunities. See it like a long term self investment and improvement plan.

This is also reclaimable on all your annual tax returns.

What is withholding TAX?

Withholding Tax (WT) is tax taken out of your pay before you receive it.

In Film & TV, productions deduct it and send it to Inland Revenue Department. For most adults, it’s usually 20%. Rates may change for minors or students.

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