Get CAPS Box/Kit Rental Information

“Kit fees,” “kit rentals,” and “box rentals” are all basically the same thing. The production is paying you for wear and tear on equipment that you own, which you use on the shoot.

ing to the IRS regulations, box kit rentals can only be one of two things: either taxable as wages to the employee or non-taxable if the box kit rental is in ance with what the IRS calls an "accountable plan."

The kitting process includes picking and packing the kit under a single SKU in your inventory system. Conversely, bundling entails picking each item individually and shipping them in the same box, typically at a discounted rate. Assemblies are in a category of their own.

“Kit fees,” “kit rentals,” and “box rentals” are all basically the same thing. The production is paying you for wear and tear on equipment that you own, which you use on the shoot. It's cheaper for them, because they don't have to rent that gear, and a nice tax-free bonus{{1}} for you.

“Kit fees,” “kit rentals,” and “box rentals” are all basically the same thing. The production is paying you for wear and tear on equipment that you own, which you use on the shoot.

The kitting process includes picking and packing the kit under a single SKU in your inventory system. Conversely, bundling entails picking each item individually and shipping them in the same box, typically at a discounted rate. Assemblies are in a category of their own.

ing to the IRS regulations, box kit rentals can only be one of two things: either taxable as wages to the employee or non-taxable if the box kit rental is in ance with what the IRS calls an "accountable plan."

Can freelancer kit fees get taxed? The short answer is yes. However, they're not taxed the same as standard wages. Kit fees are classified separately from wages, and any 1099-MISC or W2 that you receive at year's end should reflect that.

The kitting process includes picking and packing the kit under a single SKU in your inventory system. Conversely, bundling entails picking each item individually and shipping them in the same box, typically at a discounted rate. Assemblies are in a category of their own.

Because of the investment in your supplies often times when you're negotiating your pay for a project, production companies will offer to pay a kit fee. This is the money that production pays you as a daily fee for using the content of your kit on the show.

“Kit fees,” “kit rentals,” and “box rentals” are all basically the same thing. The production is paying you for wear and tear on equipment that you own, which you use on the shoot. It's cheaper for them, because they don't have to rent that gear, and a nice tax-free bonus{{1}} for you.

While the standard is $25 per day, you might be able to get $150 per day. The kit rental is not included in most union contracts; it's an industry standard thing. There's a makeup department and a hair department—we're in the same union, usually working in the same room right next to each other.

The kitting process includes picking and packing the kit under a single SKU in your inventory system. Conversely, bundling entails picking each item individually and shipping them in the same box, typically at a discounted rate. Assemblies are in a category of their own.

Kit fees can range from $25 a day and up, depending on the budget of project. Kit fees are separate from your day rate. Some smaller productions will offer to only pay you a kit fee, due to a meager budget. It's a good idea to think about what type of fees will charge before you talk to a production company.

Can freelancer kit fees get taxed? The short answer is yes. However, they're not taxed the same as standard wages. Kit fees are classified separately from wages, and any 1099-MISC or W2 that you receive at year's end should reflect that.

The kitting process includes picking and packing the kit under a single SKU in your inventory system. Conversely, bundling entails picking each item individually and shipping them in the same box, typically at a discounted rate. Assemblies are in a category of their own.

Because of the investment in your supplies often times when you're negotiating your pay for a project, production companies will offer to pay a kit fee. This is the money that production pays you as a daily fee for using the content of your kit on the show.

While the standard is $25 per day, you might be able to get $150 per day. The kit rental is not included in most union contracts; it's an industry standard thing. There's a makeup department and a hair department—we're in the same union, usually working in the same room right next to each other.

Kit fees can range from $25 a day and up, depending on the budget of project. Kit fees are separate from your day rate. Some smaller productions will offer to only pay you a kit fee, due to a meager budget. It's a good idea to think about what type of fees will charge before you talk to a production company.

The kitting process includes picking and packing the kit under a single SKU in your inventory system. Conversely, bundling entails picking each item individually and shipping them in the same box, typically at a discounted rate. Assemblies are in a category of their own.