Mortgage Debt Forginess set to expire
August 1st, 2013 → 11:51 am @ Carol
In 2007 Congress created the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act to offer a tax break for those who had a mortgage forgiven or cancelled sue to a foreclosure or short sale. This Act was set to expire on December 31, 2012, but has been extended for one more year and will now expire on December 31, […]
Tax consequences of writing and publishing
July 24th, 2013 → 8:56 am @ Carol
Writing, researching and publishing a book has expenses tied to it and tax consequences.
Blog &Business Tips for Writers &Podcast/Radio show &Tax Tips for Writers
Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast: Taxes for Writers
July 19th, 2013 → 8:39 pm @ Carol
I was honored to be interviewed by Judith Briles’ podcast: Your Guide to Book Publishing Judith’s podcast is EXCELLENT. I always learn a ton from her guests and Judith herself. We talked about : The top business mistakes authors make Tax deductions for writers If Judith’s cruise is a legitimate tax deduction How […]
Blogging for Writers
June 6th, 2013 → 12:04 pm @ Carol
I’ll be presenting a workshop on blogging for writers including a behind-the-scenes at my blog on
Wednesday June 12, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the Midpointe Library, West Chester, OH.
KY Christian Writers Conference Faculty Profile: Carol Topp
May 2nd, 2013 → 3:41 pm @ Carol
Carol Topp will be presenting Writing is a Business at the KY Christian Writers Conference in June 20-22, 2013 in Elizabethtown, KY
Your Guide to Book Publishing interview with Judith Briles
April 26th, 2013 → 7:58 pm @ Carol
Carol Topp, CPA will discuss the business side of writing and publishing with Judith Briles
Video blog: LLC status for writers
April 21st, 2013 → 8:45 am @ Carol
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
Are gifts from Kickstarter taxable income or a donation?
April 18th, 2013 → 8:26 am @ Carol
An author wants to use Kickstarter to crowd fund his book. Is it taxable income to him or a gift?
When should a writer hire a CPA?
April 5th, 2013 → 4:01 pm @ Carol
When should a writer consider hiring a CPA?
Some bad tax advice for writers floating around out there!
March 28th, 2013 → 8:09 am @ Carol
Understand that hobby income is fully taxable and rarely are the expenses deductible. It is usually advantageous to consider your writing as business, not a hobby.
