Answers to Tax Deductions for Writers
February 3rd, 2017 → 8:48 pm @ Carol
great questions on tax deductions for writers
When can you deduct book research expenses?
January 28th, 2017 → 10:17 am @ Carol
A writer can deduct book research expenses in the year they occurred.
IRS study finds lots of businesses might really be hobbies
May 11th, 2016 → 6:41 pm @ Carol
Writers need to be conducting their business as a business to avoid an IRS audit, especially those with multi-year losses.
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 […]
Helpful tax information for bloggers, writers and authors
February 9th, 2016 → 8:55 am @ Carol
Helpful information for writers during the tax season
What and how do authors write off their expenses?
February 2nd, 2016 → 6:55 pm @ Carol
What can an author write off on their tax return (and how do you do it)?
Teenagers Can Become Published Authors
September 4th, 2015 → 9:57 am @ Carol
How a teenager can become a published author and how a parent can help.
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
What are the disadvantages to author partnerships?
March 5th, 2015 → 1:23 am @ Carol
An author and her sister wish to co-author several books. What are the main reasons to avoid a partnership?
Tax Q & A from writers
February 26th, 2015 → 9:25 am @ Carol
Writers ask author and CPA Carol Topp their tax questions
