Modeling 101 - Answering Reader Questions

Tom Wrote: Hi, I was wondering if you could answer a few questions for me, relating to the various different boards that exist within male modelling? I’m mainly looking at UK based agencies where I’ve seen some such as AMCK models list both a new faces and development board. What’s the difference? Many others will also list an image board and direct board in addition to the regular main board and new faces/development board. Who are the image and direct boards aimed at? Also what are the circumstances in which a model ends up assigned to each board? Many thanks in advance. Hi there Tom! Great questions! These different boards are created to help clients better understand the categories an agency has for the models on its roster. It also serves as an organized way for those working at the agency to know who belongs where. New Faces describes the models who are literally newbies. They have little to no modeling experience and, as a result, don't have a solid b...

Unknown Wrote: What about modeling classes, aren't they a job related expense? If the child turned 18 in August do they claim all the job related expenses, or do we as the parent file it as education or job related expenses? Hi, Unknown! You make an excellent point: modeling classes can be considered a job related expense and, therefore, a write off for tax season. Good catch! The rest of your question would be best answered by a CPA but in my opinion, you as the parents can claim the modeling classes as a job related expense for that tax season up until the month of August. From that point on, your child/young adult can then claim the remaining modeling classes that took place from August until December. That seems to be a good compromise. Of course, if your child/young adult doesn't care or isn't really focused on that, then you'd be fine to claim those job related expenses. Chances are your CPA (if you use one) isn't going to be a stickler about those...