Clarity, Strategy, and Support for Your Financial Life
Tax Strategy and Financial Advisory Built for How You Earn
Business Formation & Entity Setup
Choose the right business structure from day one. We guide you through LLC, S Corp, and partnership setup, registrations, and compliance so your business is built to scale, not scramble.
Financial Coaching for Creatives
Transform your ideas into lasting income. We’ll evaluate your current financial setup, plan for upcoming projects, and develop a roadmap that balances your passion with profit. Perfect for creatives aiming to grow strategically without losing their artistic focus.
Tax Planning & Advisory
Year-round strategy sessions to help you stay organized, lower your tax liability, and meet your growth goals. We’ll review income, deductions, and opportunities so your financial decisions are backed by strategy, not stress.
Royalty & Revenue Review
For musicians, producers, and content creators, we’ll review your royalty statements, streaming income, or brand deal payouts to find missed opportunities or underreported earnings. You’ll get a clear report with recommended next steps.
“Before working with Regent, I was treating my art like a hustle instead of a business. They helped me structure everything, now I’m paying myself consistently and planning for my future.”
— JORDAN M., VISUAL ARTIST
Questions before getting started? Get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Royalty income, touring pay, and multi-state or international 1099 income need someone who understands entertainment-specific tax mechanics. A generalist accountant can file your return, but may miss structuring and withholding issues specific to creative income.
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Royalties are generally treated as ordinary income, but how they’re reported (and what you can deduct against them) depends on your business structure, whether you’re self-employed, and where the income originates. Getting this wrong is one of the most common costly mistakes for working musicians.
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Yes. Cross-border royalties often involve withholding taxes, foreign tax credits, and forms like 1042-S. This is a common blind spot for artists with international streaming or licensing income, and one that’s easy to get wrong without the right experience.
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It depends on your income level, how many revenue streams you have, and your long-term goals. An LLC offers simplicity and liability protection; an S-corp can offer self-employment tax savings once income reaches a certain threshold. The right answer changes as your career grows, so this is worth revisiting annually, not deciding once and forgetting.
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Irregular income doesn’t have to mean irregular stress. We build a simple system: how much to set aside, when to pay quarterly estimates, and how to smooth the gaps between gigs and royalty checks, so you’re never caught off guard. Book a consultation and we’ll map out a plan built around your actual income pattern.
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Musicians and creatives can typically deduct instruments and gear, studio time, travel to gigs or sessions, marketing and website costs, a home studio or office, and professional fees like ours. The details matter though, since what counts as deductible often depends on how your income is structured. We can walk through your specific situation and make sure you’re capturing everything you’re entitled to.
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Yes, and the differences catch a lot of artists off guard. Streaming royalties usually come in smaller, recurring amounts from platforms or PROs, while sync licensing and physical sales can arrive as larger lump sums with different reporting requirements. Knowing how each is taxed, and when, can make a real difference in your planning. Reach out and we’ll help you make sense of your specific royalty mix.