No blogging income yet, should a blogger file a tax return?

March 7th, 2023 → 3:25 pm @

A blogger wonders if she should file a tax return since she doesn’t have any income yet.

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Do writers as business owners pay taxes twice?

February 28th, 2023 → 10:35 am @

A business owner wonders if she will pay taxes twice, once as the business and again when she takes money out of her business.

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Taxes for an informal writing partnership between co-authors

February 21st, 2023 → 8:19 am @

Advice on how to handle the taxes for co-authors in an informal partnership

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I didn’t get paid. Can I deduct it on my taxes?

February 7th, 2023 → 10:16 am @

You did the work and got stiffed. Can you deduct it?

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What CAN you write off on your taxes…and HOW?

February 3rd, 2023 → 7:34 am @

Hello! I’m curious as to what’s the process for writing off materials that you’ve purchased specifically for writing your book. Are there categories that apply (computers, software) and some that don’t (research?)? What’s the step to identify those on taxes and do I need to set up an LLC to do it? Thanks, Scott Scott, […]

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What sets off an IRS audit flag?

February 20th, 2019 → 12:20 pm @

Co-mingling businesses can set off an IRS audit.

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Is your writing a hobby or a business?

February 21st, 2018 → 12:16 pm @

How do you know if you have a hobby or a business?

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Did the 2017 Tax Bill Help or Hurt Writers?

January 5th, 2018 → 10:02 am @

Did the 2017 tax bill, now law, help or hurt writers and bloggers

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Update to Business Tips and Taxes for Writers in 2018

October 21st, 2017 → 7:15 pm @

Business Tips and Taxes for Writers getting an major update in 2018

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I never claimed start up expenses on my tax return

March 7th, 2017 → 8:22 am @

Carol, I listened to your webinar on Writers: Prepare Your Taxes Properly. I am not sure if I will have income this year from my book as it is due out either in December or January. I have expenses of $5,500 so far this year. I also had similar expenses last year but never filed […]

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