Is this author given a gift or is it a sale?
March 12th, 2015 → 1:41 am @ Carol
An author wonders if a “thank you donation” she received is a gift or a sale.
Tax Q & A from writers
February 26th, 2015 → 9:25 am @ Carol
Writers ask author and CPA Carol Topp their tax questions
I learn a lot at writers conferences. Here’s a list for IN, KY and OH.
June 16th, 2014 → 10:41 am @ Carol
List of conferences I’ve attended or will be attending. Most are in the Midwest (IN, OH, KY)
Does a freelance writer owe taxes on June 15?
June 10th, 2014 → 9:20 am @ Carol
A frantic, confused freelancer writer asks about paying her taxes due June 15
Why you shouldn’t trust tax prep software
February 24th, 2014 → 6:59 pm @ Carol
Here’s a perfect example of how tax software doesn’t replace a knowledgeable CPA.
IRS simplifies home office deduction
February 10th, 2014 → 9:35 am @ Carol
Every one in a while the IRS makes like simpler for taxpayers! In 2013 the IRS simplified the Business Use of the Home deduction.
Writers: Tax software can lie to you
January 20th, 2014 → 11:15 am @ Carol
Tax software is a great tool for writers, but the software is only as good as the user.
Self employment tax for bloggers
December 31st, 2013 → 2:13 pm @ Carol
Bloggers: don’t be shocked by owing self-employment tax.
We love sales but not sales tax!
November 24th, 2013 → 9:19 pm @ Carol
My article titled “We Love Sales But Not Sales Tax” is included in the 2014 edition of Writers Digest Guide to Self Publishing.
‘Amazon Tax’ Invalidated by Illinois Supreme Court
October 23rd, 2013 → 11:39 pm @ Carol
A law requiring businesses collect sales tax on purchases made by Illinois residents over the internet was invalidated by the Illinois Supreme Court.
