Tax payments for bloggers and writers
October 14th, 2013 → 12:23 pm @ Carol
Tax payments for bloggers and writers
Sharing my story in a book. What am I giving up?
October 8th, 2013 → 12:46 pm @ Carol
An author is concerned about giving up the rights to her story.
Years of losses from business can still be deducted
October 1st, 2013 → 8:07 pm @ Carol
Many authors and other self-employed business owners seem to think that if they suffer years of losses, their business will be classified as a hobby (which is quite punishing from a tax perspective). But, I always explain that a business can have years of losses and still be considered a legitimate business. Here’s an excellent […]
Business Tip #18 for Writers: Partnerships
September 24th, 2013 → 12:42 pm @ Carol
Considering partnering with a fellow author to co-write a novel together? Before you dive right in, there are several factors to consider. My book, Business Tips and Taxes for Writers, details a few key areas to look into before you sign that contract. “Before you enter into a partnership, even if it i just a […]
Business Tip #17 for Writers: Business Checking Account
September 17th, 2013 → 12:41 pm @ Carol
As an author, it may seem fine for your business and personal checking accounts to mix. After all, it is simpler to have one account, right? This is not entirely true. Here is an excerpt from my book, Business Tips and Taxes for Writers, that reveals the best banking method for your writing business: “Business owners […]
How you can become a published author at Hudson Ohio library
September 13th, 2013 → 5:11 pm @ Carol
Live in the Cleveland, Hudson., Ohio area? I’m helping to kick off a new writers group at the Hudson Library on Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m. or call (330) 653-6658. Do you have a story to tell or an idea to convey and don’t quite know how to deliver it to your audience? Would […]
Should an author release his rights to a charity?
September 2nd, 2013 → 9:37 am @ Carol
An author asks about releasing his rights to a charity.
A few mid year tax tips
August 19th, 2013 → 9:04 am @ Carol
Tax tips for authors on mileage, home office deduction and meal deduction.
Collecting sales tax from a book distributor
August 12th, 2013 → 1:54 pm @ Carol
An author asks how she should collect sales tax from her sales to book distributors such as Amazon, BN.com and Ingram.
My article on LLCs in the upcoming Writers Market 2014!
August 5th, 2013 → 1:53 pm @ Carol
Writers Market 2014 due out August 31, 2013 has an article by Carol Topp, CPA on LLCs and business structures for writers.
