Tax Information & T4s
ML Talent is not your employer.
ML Talent Agency acts as your agent only, connecting performers with production companies.
Performers are engaged by production companies for each project, and payments are processed through the production company or its payroll provider.
ML Talent does not issue tax documents.
You are responsible for reporting your earnings and handling your own tax obligations in accordance with Canadian tax regulations.
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Receiving T4As
Production companies issue T4A forms directly to performers.
If a T4A is mistakenly mailed to the ML Talent office, we will forward it to you by email. Please note that we will only send you a T4A if one actually arrives at our office in your name.
ML Talent does not issue T4s or Records of Employment (ROEs) because we are not the employer.
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Tracking Your Earnings
It is your responsibility to keep track of your earnings throughout the year.
If needed, ML Talent can provide a Statement of Account for the prior year for a fee of $10 + HST.
This statement will show:
The productions you worked on through ML Talent
The commission invoices issued by the agency
The payments made toward those invoices
Please note that this is not a statement of earnings and is not a tax document. It reflects commission charges and payments only, not the total income you earned from productions.
Each time commission is paid through QuickBooks, you are issued a receipt/invoice which already includes details such as the production name, work dates, gross amount earned, and commission charged.
These invoices usually provide the most complete record of your individual jobs and earnings.
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Missing a T4A
When preparing for tax season, performers should keep all payment paperwork, including cheque stubs and payment vouchers from productions they worked on. These documents may be used as supporting documentation for your accountant when preparing your tax return.
Production companies — not ML Talent Agency — are responsible for issuing T4A tax slips.
If you believe you are missing a T4A and require a copy, you will need to contact the production company or payroll company directly, as they are responsible for issuing tax documents.
Helpful contacts include:
EP Canada: 416-923-9255
Cast & Crew: 416-406-2768
If you are unsure what documentation your accountant requires, please consult your accountant or tax professional.
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Employment Eligibility
All performers working through ML Talent must comply with Canadian employment regulations.
You must:
Have legal authorization to work in Canada
Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Maintain any required work permits
You may be asked to provide documentation confirming your eligibility to work.
Important for minors
Children must have their own Social Insurance Number and work permit
A study permit does not allow a child to work
A child cannot work under a parent’s SIN or work permit
Maintaining these requirements ensures compliance with Canadian employment laws and helps protect both performers and productions.