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Hi Rishhad

Hello from a fellow Indian! Something similar happened to me. For previous financial years you’ll have to fill out some paperwork. Here is the reply from BMI.
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My sincere apologies for the delay. We investigated your inquiry. We’re not quite sure what happened with the tax information you provided but for some reason, the adjustment wasn’t completed to your tax status. My apologies for this.

You are correct; the Q1 2022, Q2 2022, Q3 2022, and Q4 2022 distributions were incorrectly taxed 30% instead of 15%.

We’ve already processed the 2023 tax reimbursement and a check has been mailed to you. For the previous 2022 tax deductions, to recover the amount over-withheld please file Form 1040-X or amended Form 1120-F, per the IRS website:

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1040-nr

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My detections stopped suddenly… Else, was getting 2 to 3 detections daily for a few months.

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Got the explanation. Being a foreign writer they were witholding 30% tax instead of 15% as per the agreement between our countries… This payment was the adjustment.

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Thanks Art and Kubed… That’s probably it… Will check the statement when it’s available.

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Tracks that you”ve already released on streaming platforms can be submitted to non exclusive libraries… As long as you have full ownerahip of the recording and composition. (Different librraies have different policies on public domain compositions and covers… Better to ask each specific librry what their policy is)

Exclusive libraries need fresh travks and typically do PRO registration themselves.

All the best!

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It is natural to be apprehensive about AI replacing us… Especially given how there’s a need to make familiar, not so innovative music in the production music world.

My own personal motto in this situation is to try to adapt to the coming revolution… Adopt the new technologies as much as possible… Just keep on doing what I do and hope for the best.(there are still many legal issues that need resolving and hopefully, the law will support the creators)

And of course, never stop making music… AI or no AI.

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-9 for the loud parts for me.

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Same here… I wait for 2 weeks before pitching to another lib.

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Mine is 9 too.

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Super inspiring… What a great story of human perseverance… Thanks for sharing Art!.

Especially connected with me because I am launching my own “artist” career starting tomorrow… Perfect timing.

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Thanks NY Composer for the insight… Will be closely monitoring this… Should be due after the next 2 quarters.

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Thanks Art!

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Hi Art

Is it easy to whitelist legitimate videos on Identifyy?

Thank you!

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Thanks Art! Will check it out. I’m planning to go with Identifyy.

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I thanked one of my libs for a well paying placement… The owner wrote back with an update on more placements my music obtained which I could expect in the near future… Being polite is always nice I think.

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