Re-creating missing receipts

Have you ever lost an important tax receipt? I accidentally deleted a folder in my inbox one day. You know the one… the one where I file all of my receipts from Amazon. Not a great move, considering I need all of those receipts for my taxes. Or how about the day when my lovely [...]

Hobby Loss interpretation for writers

A lot of writers wonder if their writing business will be considered a hobby by the IRS. The IRS has specific guidelines for determining whether or not a business is for profit, but some of the rules can appear confusing, especially as they relate to writers. While the following list can’t replace sitting down with [...]

Do I need to file taxes as a writer?

Tuesday are Tax Tips Tuesday here for the next month. Need more relavent information on writing and taxes? Click on the tag Tax Tips Tuesday or click HERE!     Do I need to file taxes as a writer? The simple answer is it depends. Here are a few considerations in deciding whether or not [...]

Taxes and Writers

Do I need to file taxes as a writer? The simple answer is it depends. Here are a few considerations in deciding whether or not to put your writing on your tax return. Did you receive any income? Many people think you need a certain amount of income to have to file, however, this is [...]