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

Blog &Q&A &Tax Tips for Writers

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?

Blog &Tax Tips for Writers

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.

Blog &Tax Tips for Writers

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

Blog &Tax Tips for Writers

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?

Blog &Q&A &Tax Tips for Writers

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

Should a writer be an LLC: Yes or No?

March 13th, 2019 → 10:40 am @

Limited Liability Company (LLC) status: Is it a good idea for writers?

Author to Business Owner &Blog &Business Tips for Writers

When should a writer hire a CPA?

January 23rd, 2019 → 1:30 pm @

When should a writer hire a CPA

Blog &Q&A

Bookkeeping for Writers class closes 12/31/18

December 19th, 2018 → 10:25 am @

Get your bookkeeping in shape for taxes

Blog &Business Tips for Writers

Should I just share half my profit with my co-author?

December 11th, 2018 → 2:42 pm @

Offering to split the profits with a co-author is not as simple as it sounds.

Blog &Business Tips for Writers