Author Care Podcast Live: Your tax and money questions answered with HW Fisher

Join our SoA Advisory Clinic podcast host Theo Jones, at the offices of top accountancy firm HW Fisher, in this special collaboration dedicated to the financial issues of being an author. Theo will be joined by HW Fisher’s Andy Levett and Ajay Jassal in a special Q&A recording where we will delve into the most common tax and money related queries from our members.  In the current climate, we understand the struggles of being a freelance author. This will be a space to discuss your money matters with fellow SoA members, to help raise awareness and share concerns more widely.  We encourage you to email your questions over to us in advance (details below).

The event will be recorded but we are very happy to anonymise queries. Please do let us know if you would prefer for your question to be anonymised on the podcast.

Not a member? sign up here with our special #SoAatHome offer and get 20% off for the first year using the offer code: SOAATHOME20.

Programme

• 3.30pm arrivals, with tea and coffee in the foyer at HW Fisher
• 4pm

– Housekeeping from Carol Briggs, HW Fisher

– Welcome and introductions, with Theo Jones from the SoA Advisory Clinic podcast

– The big questions of the day: your hosts in conversation with Andy Levett and Ajay Jassal, HW Fisher

• 4.20pm floor opens for member questions
• 5pm Wine and pizza in the foyer
• 6pm close

Send us your questions

If you would like to send questions in advance, email Theo Jones on tjones@societyofauthors.org  with ‘Author Care with HW Fisher’ in the subject header. We will prioritise questions sent in advance and answer as many as we can from the audience on the day.

What this session will cover

• Practical tax savings tips for writers and creatives
• Professional advice on tax and accounting issues affecting writers

Who this session is for

This free, event is for members of the Society of Authors. Not a member? Sign up here with our special #SoAatHome offer and get 20 per cent off for the first year of membership – use code SOAATHOME20.

The Line-up 

Theo Jones | Senior Contracts Advisor, SoA

Theo advises members on contracts and issues. He is a co-host of the SoA Advisory Clinic podcast and a joint co-ordinator of the Scriptwriters Group.

Andy Levett | Principal, HW Fisher

With two decades of experience, Andy manages the accounts and tax affairs for individuals and owner-managed businesses in the creative and entertainment sectors. He represents a range of writers, musicians, and actors, from newcomers to household names, and particularly enjoys helping them smoothly transition from start-up to successful business.

Ajay Jassal | Senior Manager Tax, HW Fisher

As a senior manager in the firm’s authors and journalists group, Ajay provides a range of accounts and taxation services, from compliance to planning. He works with a diverse range of creative professionals, including authors, journalists, and musicians, helping them grow their businesses and careers.

About HW Fisher

HW Fisher is part of Sumer Group, a top 15 accountancy practice. They provide expert accountancy, audit, tax, corporate and financial advisory services to high-profile entrepreneurial SMEs, large corporates and high net-worth individuals. They keep it personal by enabling you to concentrate on expressing your talent while depending on them for accountancy and financial planning.

About Authors and Journalists

HW Fisher is a top accountancy practice with unparalleled experience advising professionals in the media and entertainment industries. For over 50 years, they have supported authors across many genres and at different stages of their writing careers with all their tax needs. In addition to this work, they also provide expert accountancy, audit, tax, corporate, and financial advisory services to high-profile entrepreneurial SMEs, large corporates, and high net-worth individuals.

Website: www.hwfisher.co.uk | X: @HWFisherUK | Instagram: @hwfisheruk

About the SoA Advisory Clinic podcast

The SoA Advisory Clinic podcast is an initiative brought to you from the Contracts & Advisory team at the Society of Authors. It is produced and presented by Senior Contracts Advisors Johanna Clarke and Theo Jones. Originally launched in 2022 and with 30 episodes published to date, it covers the key topics, issues and challenges affecting authors today. It is designed to further support the organisation’s mission of empowering all writers at all stages of their careers. Find out more.

Getting to HW Fisher

• Address: Acre House 11-15 William Road, London NW1 3ER
• Nearest tube stations: Euston Square or Warren Street
• Click for Map

Accessibility

• HW Fisher offices is wheelchair accessible.
• If you have any access requirements, please email events@societyofauthors.org.
• If you require BSL interpretation for this event, please email events@societyofauthors.org.

Feeling unwell?

We recommend the following:

• Staying home if you’re feeling unwell or have flu-like symptoms
• Washing your hands when coming in from the outdoors and / or before touching your face
• Applying alcohol hand sanitiser (we will have these on site)
• We advise attendees to wear a face mask if they feel comfortable doing so

Booking

Places are limited. Please book your place by using the registration below.

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