Media Services is already well known for processing payroll for film, TV and commercials, but the company has quietly become an expert in on-screen music payroll as well. Processing music payroll demands strength in areas in which we excel: accuracy, speed, flexibility and extensive knowledge of guild and union contracts.

Processing payroll for music industry employees can be complicated and time-consuming. Fortunately, Media Services has the tools to handle your film and TV music payroll with ease.

Highlights of Media Services music payroll service:

Speed

• Music payroll turned around in less than a week

• Speedy delivery of contracts and checks to musicians, local unions, and pensions

• Invoices generated quickly for approval

Accuracy

• With the most advanced music payroll software available, contracts, checks and withholdings are pitch-perfect

• All contracts double-checked by our music director before music payroll checks are cut

• We are always on top of the latest changes in union and guild contracts, guaranteeing your music payroll is up-to-date

Flexibility

• Customized invoicing allows you to put multiple contracts on one invoice or have contracts invoiced individually

• International music payroll is no problem - we work with you to make sure all the necessary documents are in full compliance with the U.S. labor laws

Always included in our music payroll service:

• Compliance with wage and hour laws

• Federal and state income tax withholding and administration

• Union pension and welfare contributions, reports and administration

• Administer employee tax liens and garnishments

• Package and deliver music payroll to all union locals

• Tax payments

  • Preparation

  • Filing

• Union, guild and trust fund management

• W2 filing and delivery