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Michael DeBlis

The Top 10 Mistakes Actors Make When They Sign a Contract

Below is my “top ten” list:

4 min readDec 16, 2020

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The Top 10 Mistakes Actors Make When They Sign a Contract

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Michael DeBlis

What Actors Should Consider Before Signing a Contract

You’re an actor, which means you shouldn’t have to spend the majority of your day deciphering the fine print of a contract to understand…

3 min readDec 16, 2020

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What Actors Should Consider Before Signing a Contract

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Michael DeBlis

When Should an Actor Lawyer Up?

Picture this. You’ve booked a gig, your agent emails you the contract, and suddenly it hits you: “Should I have a lawyer look it over…

4 min readDec 16, 2020

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When Should an Actor Lawyer Up?

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Michael DeBlis

The Bridge Between State and Federal Tax

Mistakes happen, and taxes are not exempt. From time to time, taxpayers make typos, misinterpret information, or simply misread…

8 min readJul 19, 2019

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The Bridge Between State and Federal Tax

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Michael DeBlis
in
The Startup

The Challenging Waters of Managing an Unpaid Tax Liability

As the adage goes, there are only three absolutes in life: birth, death, and taxes. Unless, of course, you cannot afford to pay or for…

11 min readJul 13, 2019

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The Challenging Waters of Managing an Unpaid Tax Liability

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Michael DeBlis
in
The Startup

The Challenging Ins and Outs of Federal Employee Misclassification

The cost of paying human capital is among the largest burdens for most businesses. For good companies that value quality employees, this…

14 min readJul 13, 2019

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Michael DeBlis

How, What, When, Where, Why: Waving Sayonara to Interest

Interest is often seen as a good thing, such as in a bank account that grows steadily over time. However, when it comes to the IRS…

12 min readJul 13, 2019

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How, What, When, Where, Why: Waving Sayonara to Interest

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Michael DeBlis

The Curious Tax Case of Real Estate Professionals and Real Estate Investors

Real estate seems like a fun, easy form of passive investment that can be used to pad pockets or build a portfolio. In many ways, this is…

11 min readJul 13, 2019

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The Curious Tax Case of Real Estate Professionals and Real Estate Investors

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Michael DeBlis

Al Capone: The Man, The Myth, The Legend

Al Capone, the American gangster who was convicted of tax evasion, was one of the most notorious mob figures of the twentieth century. He…

5 min readJan 23, 2019

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Al Capone: The Man, The Myth, The Legend

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Michael DeBlis

A Logical Program Made Unnecessarily Complicated: The IRS’ Approach to International Information…

The process of adhering to tax rules and regulations in the United States is anything but easy. With so many deadlines and filing…

15 min readDec 18, 2018

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A Logical Program Made Unnecessarily Complicated: The IRS’ Approach to International Information…

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Michael DeBlis

Michael DeBlis

Michael is an attorney specializing in entertainment law and a professionally-trained actor. He is a partner in the law firm of DeBlis Law.

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