Which state do I use for sales tax?
January 24th, 2013 → 8:05 am @ Carol
A new author asks in which state she must pay her sales tax
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
Essential Legal Resources for Freelancers
December 30th, 2012 → 12:46 pm @ Carol
Legal issues that could effect freelance writers
Video Blog: Vacation and business trip
October 23rd, 2012 → 6:05 pm @ Carol
An author who is planning a trip to England asks what he can deduct as business expenses.
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
Your book is an asset that produces income!
September 3rd, 2012 → 6:55 pm @ Carol
Joanna Penn from The Creative Pen sees her books as intellectual property and it affects the way she runs her writing business. Creating Intellectual Property Assets Through Writing Can Change Your Life My husband and I had tried to build up a property portfolio in Australia but with the global financial crisis and the […]
Business Tip #10 for Writers: Shipping Your Product
September 3rd, 2012 → 8:00 am @ Carol
With your inventory stocked and marketing strategy ready to go, it may be time for your writing business to start sending your product to customers. Congratulations! Now, how do you go about that? What does shipping your book entail? My book, Business Tips and Taxes for Writers, details just what you need to know to […]
When should you hire a CPA?
February 6th, 2012 → 2:00 pm @ Carol
When should I hire a CPA for my writing business?
