Is a business expense also tax deduction for a writer?

April 4th, 2023 → 2:23 pm @

A writer wonders if he can deduct the cost of a new laptop

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Can my business and book be combined on my tax return?

March 28th, 2023 → 9:18 pm @

If a business and a book are related can they be combined for taxes?

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Even more tax deductions for writers and bloggers

March 21st, 2023 → 1:42 pm @

Expenses that reduce taxes for writers and bloggers

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Tax Deductions for Writers or Bloggers

March 14th, 2023 → 1:00 pm @

Here are some common tax deductions for writers and bloggers.

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No blogging income yet, should a blogger file a tax return?

March 7th, 2023 → 3:25 pm @

A blogger wonders if she should file a tax return since she doesn’t have any income yet.

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Do writers as business owners pay taxes twice?

February 28th, 2023 → 10:35 am @

A business owner wonders if she will pay taxes twice, once as the business and again when she takes money out of her business.

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Taxes for an informal writing partnership between co-authors

February 21st, 2023 → 8:19 am @

Advice on how to handle the taxes for co-authors in an informal partnership

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I write as a hobby. Do I need to worry about taxes?

February 14th, 2023 → 9:27 am @

Do hobby writers who make a little money need to worry about taxes?

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I didn’t get paid. Can I deduct it on my taxes?

February 7th, 2023 → 10:16 am @

You did the work and got stiffed. Can you deduct it?

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What CAN you write off on your taxes…and HOW?

February 3rd, 2023 → 7:34 am @

Hello! I’m curious as to what’s the process for writing off materials that you’ve purchased specifically for writing your book. Are there categories that apply (computers, software) and some that don’t (research?)? What’s the step to identify those on taxes and do I need to set up an LLC to do it? Thanks, Scott Scott, […]

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