Video: The two types of publishing
December 30th, 2019 → 12:45 pm @ Carol
Carol Topp discusses the two types of publishing: traditional and self-publishing and her experience with each.
Giving your royalties to a charity or scholarship
December 23rd, 2019 → 10:14 am @ Carol
Can I setup up a family run scholarship foundation? I’d like to set up a scholarship and have it funded with my royalties. How do I link up with a college so my royalties are safe from law suits and my royalties support my family and provide scholarship monies for deserving students? -A Generous Author […]
Tax implications when closing down an LLC
December 16th, 2019 → 12:38 pm @ Carol
Your book Business Tips and Taxes for writers was a big help to us when I started self publishing years ago. I actually formed an LLC in Michigan and had all the income and accounts run through that. My book is now barely selling, and although it only costs $25/yr to keep the LLC […]
Should a writer be an LLC: Yes or No?
March 13th, 2019 → 10:40 am @ Carol
Limited Liability Company (LLC) status: Is it a good idea for writers?
Banking and checking account tips for writers
March 6th, 2019 → 10:00 am @ Carol
Avoid common banking mistakes that writers make!
Some common tax deductions for writers
February 27th, 2019 → 8:20 am @ Carol
Here are some common tax deductions for writers. Are you taking them on your tax return?
What sets off an IRS audit flag?
February 20th, 2019 → 12:20 pm @ Carol
Co-mingling businesses can set off an IRS audit.
No blogging income yet, should a blogger file a tax return?
February 13th, 2019 → 3:25 pm @ Carol
A blogger wonders if she should file a tax return since she doesn’t have any income yet.
Bare minimum record keeping for writers
February 6th, 2019 → 4:51 pm @ Carol
Financial records are extremely important to successfully running a writing or publishing business.
