Tax Time For Writers

Did you know that if you sell your books or any products, you are a business person?

You keeping track of your royalty checks?

You saving all your receipts that are related to your writing?

You are a writer. Your book is your product. You are now a business person.

1. Find a good tax person who takes your writing seriously. You may need your tax person during the summer, so make sure you can contact them throughout the year

2. Save every receipt that relates to your writing. Writing conferences, promotion material, writing supplies, etc. Talk with your tax person.

3. You can find your royalty payments on your Amazon dashboard, under payments.

Take your writing seriously. You never know when your sales spike and you will need to claim it on your taxes.

Find a good tax person when you file your tax return. Ask questions and you will be ready for next year.

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