Collecting sales tax from a book distributor
August 12th, 2013 → 1:54 pm @ Carol
An author asks how she should collect sales tax from her sales to book distributors such as Amazon, BN.com and Ingram.
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.
How often should an author be paying income tax?
January 7th, 2013 → 1:05 pm @ Carol
To avoid an IRS penalty, writers and authors should make quarterly tax payments.
Tax Deductions for Writers mini ebook. No charge!
January 5th, 2013 → 3:06 pm @ Carol
Just in time for tax season. I am offering a mini-ebook, Tax Deductions for Writers
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
Common Tax Mistakes Made by Writers
February 9th, 2012 → 2:00 pm @ Carol
Common Tax Mistakes Made by Writers
Who says you’re a professional writer?
January 30th, 2012 → 8:19 am @ Carol
Nailing Down Your Professional Status By Gary A. Hensley In the old television show Sanford and Son, Fred Sanford asks a man, “Who says you’re an attorney?” “I do,” the man says. Fred says, “Who says you’re not?” The man mumbles, “The State of California.” You don’t want to be on the wrong end of […]
How picky is the home office deduction?
January 23rd, 2012 → 8:40 am @ Carol
This may seem like a really stupid question, but the exclusive use of space for a home office deduction, does that mean that the business owner can’t do any personal business in that space, like make personal phone calls, do personal things on the computer/internet, have personal files in the area, pay personal bills, etc? […]
Is all hobby income taxable?
December 19th, 2011 → 2:00 pm @ Carol
Is all hobby income taxable? Yes; anything you make from writing, your blog, etc is taxable income, even if it’s just a hobby. Come back next week for as another hobby writing question is answered! Or subscribe to my RSS feed or newsletter on the home page to get these blog posts sent to […]
