Hey, SE gang, Mae here with a reminder that tax time is looming. Ugh!
A battle struggling writers often face is whether or not the IRS considers their efforts a business or hobby. Very few of us make bucketfuls of money as writers. For most, expenses outweigh profits during the first few years. That sad reality aside, you need to report those expenses if youโre trying to establish a business. Iโm by no means an expert, but here are a few things you can do to keep Uncle Sam from viewing your enterprise as a hobby:
Detailed Record Keeping
This may seem obvious, but the more detailed records you can produce (in the event of a dreaded audit) the more favorable the outcome is likely to be. Keep receipts and make notations on each. In addition, use a spreadsheet to track and itemize by category. I use headings such as
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Thank you kindly, as always, Viv! ๐
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Great post, Mae! You’re very welcome! @v@ โค
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