"If you make money from writing, you need this book " - Neil Plakcy Updated for 2013 tax returns, including the new method for calculating home-office deductions and an expanded chapter for self-publishers 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? This book is a compilation of a 15-lecture course and additional information taught each spring. It is not intended to be an extensive or exhaustive volume on small-business taxes or general tax concepts. It's a concise source...

*Updated for filing 2014 tax returns and 2015 tax law changes* 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? You just want to know how to fill in your forms and what you can and can't deduct. I will answer those questions, as well as provide additional useful and necessary information for tax planning and recordkeeping. Here are some of the topics we will cover Hobby vs. Business Legal Issues Affordable Care Act for Writers Issuing 1099s to Contractors Schedule C v. Schedule E...