Add Talent - Performing Artist

Add Talent – Performing Artist

Performing Artists are individuals contracted to deliver promotional activities such as singing, dancing, and acting. This feature ensures compliance with all ATO requirements for PAYG withholding, superannuation, and tax reporting for Performing Artists.

👉 ATO Guidelines – Performing Artists

Types of Performing Artists in JobBag

• Sole Trader
• Child
• Linked to an Agent

Before You Start

Performed by: Account Managers

Before creating a Performing Artist record, obtain a signed Talent/Supplier Agreement that outlines:

• Trading terms
• Superannuation arrangement (Plus Super or Super Inclusive)
• Tax invoice requirements
• Hourly or daily rate

You should also collect the following information from the Performing Artist or the Talent Agent:

• Business name (if applicable)
• Individual name
• Company or sole trader status
• ABN
• Signed Tax Declaration
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Residential address
• Contact details
• Super fund details
• Super fund member number

Step 1: Add the Performing Artist to the Address Book

Performed by: Account Managers or Finance

Navigate to: JobBag > Address Book > Talent Worklist      

Click New > Individual > Performing Artist

• Fill in:

• Personal details – name, home address, bank account, role
• Business details – work landline phone/email (optional)
• Artist details – Add Date of Birth and select the correct Talent Type:
  • Sole Trader: Tick "Is Self Billing"
  • Child Sole Trader: Tick "Is Self Billing" and "Is Child"
  • Linked to Agent: Add Agent details - do not tick "Is Self Billing"
  • Child linked to Agent: Add Agent details and tick "Is Child"
  • Add the Kind (e.g. Talent, Artist)

Choose Create to save

Step 2: Add Employment/PAYG/Super Information

Performed by: Finance

In the Artist record, go to the Employment/PAYG tab to complete:

➤ Payroll Header

• Click Add New Payroll Header
• Choose the record type (Performing Artist), set the start date, and save
• This creates a unique payroll number

➤ Tax Info

• Use a signed tax declaration

➤ Super Fund

• Add their fund details (Ensure the super fund is already set up in the Address Book)

Step 3: Add Bank Details

Performed by: Finance

Navigate to the Accounts tab > Select Add new account

Step 4: Create Talent Invoice

Performed by: Finance

Finance processes the Talent invoice using the PO number or by coding the invoice directly onto the jobs

For more information, see: Creating a Talent Invoice

Step 5: Pay Talent Invoice (Batch Payment Process)

Performed by: Finance

Once the Talent invoice has been approved, process payment using the Batch Payment process. Payments can be made weekly, fortnightly, or as required by your business.

For more information, see: Batch Payments

Step 6: Reconcile and Pay Superannuation

Performed by: Finance

After the Talent invoice has been paid, complete the Superannuation Reconciliation and Payment process to calculate, reconcile, and pay any superannuation obligations for eligible Talent.

For more information, see: Superannuation Reconciliations and Payments