Is this author given a gift or is it a sale?

March 12th, 2015 → 1:41 am @

An author wonders if a “thank you donation” she received is a gift or a sale.

Blog &Q&A &Tax Tips for Writers

Tax Q & A from writers

February 26th, 2015 → 9:25 am @

Writers ask author and CPA Carol Topp their tax questions

Blog &Tax Tips for Writers

I learn a lot at writers conferences. Here’s a list for IN, KY and OH.

June 16th, 2014 → 10:41 am @

List of conferences I’ve attended or will be attending. Most are in the Midwest (IN, OH, KY)

Author to Business Owner &Blog &Tax Tips for Writers

Does a freelance writer owe taxes on June 15?

June 10th, 2014 → 9:20 am @

A frantic, confused freelancer writer asks about paying her taxes due June 15

Tax Tips for Writers

Why you shouldn’t trust tax prep software

February 24th, 2014 → 6:59 pm @

Here’s a perfect example of how tax software doesn’t replace a knowledgeable CPA.

Tax Tips for Writers

IRS simplifies home office deduction

February 10th, 2014 → 9:35 am @

Every one in a while the IRS makes like simpler for taxpayers! In 2013 the IRS simplified the Business Use of the Home deduction.

Tax Tips for Writers

Writers: Tax software can lie to you

January 20th, 2014 → 11:15 am @

Tax software is a great tool for writers, but the software is only as good as the user.

Blog &Tax Tips for Writers

Self employment tax for bloggers

December 31st, 2013 → 2:13 pm @

Bloggers: don’t be shocked by owing self-employment tax.

Blog &Tax Tips for Writers

We love sales but not sales tax!

November 24th, 2013 → 9:19 pm @

My article titled “We Love Sales But Not Sales Tax” is included in the 2014 edition of Writers Digest Guide to Self Publishing.

Blog &Tax Tips for Writers

‘Amazon Tax’ Invalidated by Illinois Supreme Court

October 23rd, 2013 → 11:39 pm @

A law requiring businesses collect sales tax on purchases made by Illinois residents over the internet was invalidated by the Illinois Supreme Court.

Blog &Tax Tips for Writers