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.
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?
