Are self publishing expenses tax deductible?
February 28th, 2017 → 1:45 pm @ Carol
A new author asks what expenses are tax deductions
Writers can deduct mileage on their tax return
February 10th, 2017 → 11:27 am @ Carol
No one likes recording odometer readings, so use information from Google maps instead.
Answers to Tax Deductions for Writers
February 3rd, 2017 → 8:48 pm @ Carol
great questions on tax deductions for writers
Tax software can lie to you (if you’re not careful!)
February 16th, 2016 → 9:10 am @ Carol
An author at a writers conference told me, “The IRS stopped the home office deduction.” I knew that wasn’t true, but she insisted that her tax software did not include a deduction for her home office. It was probably because she failed to reply correctly during the software interview process. Tax software can lie […]
The Business of Writing online workshop
April 15th, 2015 → 3:45 pm @ Carol
Taxes for Writers online workshop sponsored by Women’s Fiction Writers Association
How to Start a Publishing Business
October 16th, 2014 → 7:41 pm @ Carol
The Business of Writing Today podcast interviews Carol Topp, CPA on How to Start a Publishing Business
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.
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.
Free products are taxable income for bloggers
January 7th, 2014 → 2:38 pm @ Carol
If bloggers receive products for review, or freebies from companies, you have to keep track of that as income.
A few mid year tax tips
August 19th, 2013 → 9:04 am @ Carol
Tax tips for authors on mileage, home office deduction and meal deduction.
