Do I still qualify for the "qualified performing artist" status in 2022? I made $39K in 2022 as an actor from multiple employers W2s?

No.  

 

You are a qualified performing artist if you:

• Performed services in the performing arts as an employee for at least two employers during the tax year,
• Received from at least two of those employers wages of $200 or more per employer,
• Had allowable business expenses attributable to the performing arts of more than 10% of gross income from the performing arts, and
• Had adjusted gross income of $16,000 or less before deducting expenses as a performing artist.

 

In addition, if you are married, you must file a joint return unless you lived apart from your spouse for all of 2022. If you file a joint return, you must figure requirements (1), (2), and (3) separately for both you and your spouse. However, requirement (4) applies to the combined adjusted gross income of both you and your spouse.

 

If you meet all the requirements for a qualified performing artist, include the part of the line 10 amount attributable to performing-arts-related expenses in the total on Schedule 1 (Form 1040), line 12, and attach Form 2106 to your return. Your performing-arts-related business expenses are deductible whether or not you itemize deductions.

 

IRS Instructions for Form 2106 (page 4)