Tax Tip for writers: Your tax preparer should be registered with the IRS (or maybe not!)

January 31st, 2013 → 8:25 am @

The IRS is now (make that was) requiring that everyone who prepares a tax return for a fee to register with the IRS.

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Video blog: Are gifts a tax deduction?

January 28th, 2013 → 8:13 am @

Here’s a short video clip of me, Carol Topp, CPA, giving a presentation to a writers group. I’m giving them a quiz on taxes for writers.

Tax Tips for Writers &Video blog

APE: Author Publisher Entrepreneur

January 26th, 2013 → 9:38 am @

Review of the book APE: Author Publisher Entrepreneur

Author to Business Owner &Blog

Which state do I use for sales tax?

January 24th, 2013 → 8:05 am @

A new author asks in which state she must pay her sales tax

Blog &Tax Tips for Writers

Is hobby income from writing taxable?

January 21st, 2013 → 8:37 am @

Any income you make from writing, freelancing, your blog, etc is taxable income, even if it’s just a hobby.

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Does a freelance editor need a business license?

January 14th, 2013 → 7:32 am @

A freelance editor may need a business license or may need to register a business.

Blog &Business Tips for Writers

How often should an author be paying income tax?

January 7th, 2013 → 1:05 pm @

To avoid an IRS penalty, writers and authors should make quarterly tax payments.

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Tax Deductions for Writers mini ebook. No charge!

January 5th, 2013 → 3:06 pm @

Just in time for tax season. I am offering a mini-ebook, Tax Deductions for Writers

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Essential Legal Resources for Freelancers

December 30th, 2012 → 12:46 pm @

Legal issues that could effect freelance writers

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Do you agree with this 2 star review?

December 27th, 2012 → 3:57 pm @

I received a 2 star review for the Kindle version of my book Business Tips and Taxes for Writers.

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