Video: The two types of publishing

December 30th, 2019 → 12:45 pm @

Carol Topp discusses the two types of publishing: traditional and self-publishing and her experience with each.

Blog &Video blog

Video: Famous Teenage Authors

May 9th, 2014 → 12:41 pm @

A list of famous teen authors to inspire you.

Blog &Video blog

Video blog: LLC status for writers

April 21st, 2013 → 8:45 am @

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

Tax questions with author Sonia Marsh Gutsy Indie Publishers

March 18th, 2013 → 1:36 pm @

Sonia had great questions on tax deductions for authors, sales tax and using Quickbooks

Tax Tips for Writers &Video blog

Video blog: Will losses mean writing is a hobby?

March 18th, 2013 → 8:53 am @

If you show losses as a writer for 3 years in a row will the IRS classify you as a hobby writer?

Blog &Tax Tips for Writers &Video blog

Video blog: Can a writer deduct travel expenses?

February 25th, 2013 → 8:36 am @

Can a writer deduct travel expenses to an exotic place for research on a future book?

Blog &Tax Tips for Writers &Video blog

Video blog: Should a writer form a corporation?

February 11th, 2013 → 8:26 am @

Should a writer form a corporation, be a sole proprietor, or consider LLC status?

Author to Business Owner &Blog &Business Tips for Writers &Video blog

Video blog: Are gifts a tax deduction?

January 28th, 2013 → 8:13 am @

Here’s a short video clip of me, Carol Topp, CPA, giving a presentation to a writers group. I’m giving them a quiz on taxes for writers.

Tax Tips for Writers &Video blog

Video Blog: Vacation and business trip

October 23rd, 2012 → 6:05 pm @

An author who is planning a trip to England asks what he can deduct as business expenses.

Blog &Q&A &Tax Tips for Writers &Video blog

Video Blog: Book purchases as a tax deduction

October 4th, 2012 → 6:04 pm @

Carol Topp, CPA explains what an author can deduct on their taxes when they purchase their own books to resell.

Blog &Q&A &Tax Tips for Writers &Video blog