How you can become a published author at Hudson Ohio library
September 13th, 2013 → 5:11 pm @ Carol
Live in the Cleveland, Hudson., Ohio area? I’m helping to kick off a new writers group at the Hudson Library on Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m. or call (330) 653-6658. Do you have a story to tell or an idea to convey and don’t quite know how to deliver it to your audience? Would […]
Should an author release his rights to a charity?
September 2nd, 2013 → 9:37 am @ Carol
An author asks about releasing his rights to a charity.
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.
My article on LLCs in the upcoming Writers Market 2014!
August 5th, 2013 → 1:53 pm @ Carol
Writers Market 2014 due out August 31, 2013 has an article by Carol Topp, CPA on LLCs and business structures for writers.
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 […]
Your Guide to Book Publishing interview with Judith Briles
April 26th, 2013 → 7:58 pm @ Carol
Carol Topp, CPA will discuss the business side of writing and publishing with Judith Briles
When should a writer hire a CPA?
April 5th, 2013 → 4:01 pm @ Carol
When should a writer consider hiring a CPA?
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.
Video blog: Can a writer deduct travel expenses?
February 25th, 2013 → 8:36 am @ Carol
Can a writer deduct travel expenses to an exotic place for research on a future book?
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!
