Tax deduction for donated books
November 13th, 2015 → 9:15 am @ Carol
An author wonders how much she can deduct when she donates her books
Tax Q & A from writers
February 26th, 2015 → 9:25 am @ Carol
Writers ask author and CPA Carol Topp their tax questions
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.
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 […]
Some bad tax advice for writers floating around out there!
March 28th, 2013 → 8:09 am @ Carol
Understand that hobby income is fully taxable and rarely are the expenses deductible. It is usually advantageous to consider your writing as business, not a hobby.
Tax questions with author Sonia Marsh Gutsy Indie Publishers
March 18th, 2013 → 1:36 pm @ Carol
Sonia had great questions on tax deductions for authors, sales tax and using Quickbooks
Apps for mileage tracking
February 20th, 2013 → 7:54 am @ Carol
Several iphone apps make tracking mileage easier
Tax Tips for Writers: Use Google maps to calculate mileage
February 13th, 2013 → 8:35 am @ Carol
Business mileage at 55.5 cents a mile (for 2012) is a great tax deduction!
8 ways to frustrate your CPA this tax season
February 9th, 2013 → 8:16 am @ Carol
What really frustrates a CPA during tax season?
8 ways for writers to lower their tax bills
February 6th, 2013 → 1:36 pm @ Carol
My guest blog post at ProductiveWriters.com explains 8 ways a freelancer/writer/author can lower their tax bill.
