2015 Writers' Tax Workshop (Tax Tips for Authors Book 2)
Updated with everything you need to file your 2015 US tax return!
Writers, are you stymied by Schedule C and self-employment tax? Not sure you're getting all the deductions you deserve, or uncertain precisely what the IRS allows? Do you just want to know how to fill in your forms and what you can and can't deduct?
We will answer those questions, as well as provide additional useful and necessary information for tax planning and recordkeeping.
With six years of publishing experience, teaching online workshops, and working with writers filing tax returns, the authors offer a unique blend of qualifications to help you with all of your tax questions.
Here are some of the topics we cover:
Hobby vs. Business
Legal Issues
Issuing 1099s to Contractors
Schedule C v. Schedule E
What Expenses are Deductible?
What Expenses Are You Missing?
Calculating Home Office Deductions
Schedule C Walkthrough Line by Line
Self-employment Tax
Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments -- the Short Cut Calculations
Deductions for Unpublished Authors
Affordable Care Act Requirements and Penalties
Frequently Asked Questions