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Tax Preparation Time for Authors
by, Jill Swenson
January 24, 2017

It’s January and the time of year when you need to prepare your taxes or gather the information together to take it to a tax professional. Before January 31 you are required to file 1099-MISC forms for income you paid to independent contractors during the last year. If you paid more than $600 to an individual or a contractor for professional services related to the… [Read More]

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The Business of Being an Author in 2016
by, Jill Swenson
January 5, 2016

A new year begins and it offers authors an opportunity to set calendar goals and prepare a budget for the coming year. Here are 10 things to help you in your business of being an author in 2016. 1) Prepare a list of business expenses you anticipate. Look over last year’s expenditures. Postage, webhosting, submission fees. Consider what new expenses you may require to achieve… [Read More]

Filed Under: Authors Guild, Budget, Calendar, Contact Relations Management, Expenses, Income, Password Protection
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