Invite me to your writers group (virtually)!

April 10th, 2012 → 1:40 am @

I just finished my first virtual writers group presentation.   I’m in Cincinnati, OH and I spoke to 15 writers in Tyler, TX via Skype on the topic of “You’re in Business Before You Make Money.” They could see my Powerpoint slides, ask questions, etc! Very cool!   If you’d like me to visit (virtually) […]

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Should You Incorporate Your Business?

April 5th, 2012 → 8:00 am @

Should You Incorporate Your Business?

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Even More Business Mistakes Made by Writers

March 26th, 2012 → 8:00 am @

Even More Business Mistakes Made by Writers

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What can a writer deduct on a tax return?

March 23rd, 2012 → 10:40 am @

I enjoyed speaking to Quinn Barret of Wise Bear Books in a podcast where we talked about Business Tips and Taxes for Writers. Here’s what we talked about:   What can a writers deduct on their taxes? Is Sch C (sole proprietorship) an audit flag to the IRS? Are costs to get my book on […]

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More Business Mistakes Made by Writers

March 19th, 2012 → 8:00 am @

More Business Mistakes Made by Writers

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Common Business Mistakes Made by Writers

March 12th, 2012 → 8:00 am @

Common Business Mistakes Made by Writers

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5 Secrets to Short Cut Your Record Keeping for Tax Benefits

March 7th, 2012 → 8:38 am @

Here’s presentation my publisher and I did for Nate Kievman of Linked Strategies. The webinar starts with Felice Gerwitz of Media Angels explaining Five Secrets Every Author Should Know Before You Write the First Word. My portion on 5 Secrets to Short Cut Your Record Keeping for Tax Benefits starts at about 17:30 if you […]

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Accounting Software for Writers

March 5th, 2012 → 8:00 am @

Accounting software for writers

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Top 12 Money & Tax Tips for 2012 (podcast)

February 1st, 2012 → 1:50 pm @

Marnie Swedberg and I had a great time discussing some of my 12 tips on running a business and taxes for 2012. Top 12 Money & Tax Tips for 2012 podcast with Marnie Swedberg   Listen to internet radio with Marnies Friends on Blog Talk Radio Join Marnie and tax expert, Carol Topp, CPA for […]

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Do you buy or sell ebooks? List of states that tax digital products

February 1st, 2012 → 1:39 pm @

Sales tax…it’s changing at the speed you can download an ebook to your Kindle Fire! There are now several states that tax digital downloads. https://taxes.about.com/od/statetaxes/a/sales-tax-for-digital-downloads.htm States That Tax Downloads These states have passed laws that impose sales taxes on digital products (keep in mind that digital products are defined differently in each state and some […]

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