KY Christian Writers Conference Faculty Profile: Carol Topp
May 2nd, 2013 → 3:41 pm @ Carol
Carol Topp will be presenting Writing is a Business at the KY Christian Writers Conference in June 20-22, 2013 in Elizabethtown, KY
Deducting book research expenses now or later?
April 30th, 2013 → 10:17 am @ Carol
A writer can deduct book research expenses in the year they occurred.
Your Guide to Book Publishing interview with Judith Briles
April 26th, 2013 → 7:58 pm @ Carol
Carol Topp, CPA will discuss the business side of writing and publishing with Judith Briles
Video blog: LLC status for writers
April 21st, 2013 → 8:45 am @ Carol
Here’s a short video clip of me, Carol Topp, CPA, giving a presentation to a writers group discussion if Limited Liability Company (LLC) is helpful for writers.
Author to Business Owner &Blog &Business Tips for Writers &Video blog
Are gifts from Kickstarter taxable income or a donation?
April 18th, 2013 → 8:26 am @ Carol
An author wants to use Kickstarter to crowd fund his book. Is it taxable income to him or a gift?
When should a writer hire a CPA?
April 5th, 2013 → 4:01 pm @ Carol
When should a writer consider hiring a CPA?
Some bad tax advice for writers floating around out there!
March 28th, 2013 → 8:09 am @ Carol
Understand that hobby income is fully taxable and rarely are the expenses deductible. It is usually advantageous to consider your writing as business, not a hobby.
When should an author to consider S corporation status?
March 21st, 2013 → 9:02 am @ Carol
S corporation status is a possible option for authors if they publish other authors books.
Tax questions with author Sonia Marsh Gutsy Indie Publishers
March 18th, 2013 → 1:36 pm @ Carol
Sonia had great questions on tax deductions for authors, sales tax and using Quickbooks
Video blog: Will losses mean writing is a hobby?
March 18th, 2013 → 8:53 am @ Carol
If you show losses as a writer for 3 years in a row will the IRS classify you as a hobby writer?