Bean Counting for Authors: Helping Writers & Creative Business Owners Grasp Accounting & Taxes - Paperback

by Christina Mercer (Author)

FEAR ACCOUNTING? Though the professions of author and accountant couldn't be more different in their main functions, authors come closer to becoming mini-accountants than they realize. Why? Because once anyone becomes an official business owner, he/she crosses into the realm of accounting and taxation. Oh, the horrors of it, right? But never fear! Getting a handle on important basics is really not all that daunting. Allow this author and former CPA to help you get serious about your business by learning the major "must-knows" of Bean Counting for Authors and Creative Business Owners. **NOTE: keep in mind tax rules change regularly. A few changes since publication are hobby losses are no longer allowed, entertainment expenses are no longer allowed, the 1099-MISC for independent contractors is now the 1099-NEC, and the QBI deduction is available to qualified businesses.

Author Biography

Once-upon-a-time, Christina Mercer worked as a CPA. Though she retired that formal hat, you can still find numbers buzzing around her head. She is also an award-winning author of fiction for children and young adults. She currently resides in Northern California enjoying life with her husband, sons, pack of large dogs, and about 100,000 honeybees. To learn more about her, visit: www.christinamercer.com