Video Blog: Book purchases as a tax deduction
October 4th, 2012 → 6:04 pm @ Carol
Carol Topp, CPA explains what an author can deduct on their taxes when they purchase their own books to resell.
Video Blog: Can a writer deduct unpaid royalties?
September 6th, 2012 → 4:00 pm @ Carol
A writer asks, “Can I deduct unpiad royalties?” in this video blog from Carol Topp, CPA
Video Blog: IRS denies business expenses to author
July 10th, 2012 → 6:11 pm @ Carol
I discuss why a wanna-be author was not allowed $19,000 in travel expenses for his (un)published book on world -wide travel.
The Writer’s Home Office Deduction
January 16th, 2012 → 8:19 am @ Carol
The Writer’s Home Office Deduction
I didn’t get paid. Is it a tax deduction?
December 29th, 2011 → 2:00 pm @ Carol
Tax FAQ: I didn’t get paid. Is it a tax deduction?
Not a hobby writer?
December 26th, 2011 → 2:00 pm @ Carol
How can I show that I’m not a hobby writer? I intend to make a profit; it just hasn’t happened yet. Keep a log of your work and your submissions to magazines, agents, publishers, etc. A submission log can be very helpful to show you are actively attempting to make a profit at this. Look […]
