tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440595285310532270.post4957741154693392914..comments2023-10-14T11:35:21.729-04:00Comments on Writers In Business: Understanding Business Expenses by Brigitte ThompsonAccountant, Author & Freelance Writerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00058783959314504554noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440595285310532270.post-79946087558604461592011-10-28T15:41:25.768-04:002011-10-28T15:41:25.768-04:00@AndyJaneKids: Yes, if the bookkeeper is working ...@AndyJaneKids: Yes, if the bookkeeper is working with records related to your writing business, you can write off the fees as a business expense.BrigitteThompsonhttp://www.bookkeepingforwriters.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440595285310532270.post-74164051341776316982011-10-28T15:39:18.732-04:002011-10-28T15:39:18.732-04:00@Ladonna_benjamin: Thank you for visiting :)@Ladonna_benjamin: Thank you for visiting :)Brigitte Thompsonhttp://www.bookkeepingforwriters.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440595285310532270.post-84981011911556376222011-10-28T15:38:23.066-04:002011-10-28T15:38:23.066-04:00I admit - I'm a lousy record keeper. If I hir...I admit - I'm a lousy record keeper. If I hired a bookkeeper to do all of this for me - can I deduct the cost as a business expense?AndyJaneKids@ya..noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440595285310532270.post-79987684505083973902011-10-28T15:36:29.357-04:002011-10-28T15:36:29.357-04:00I'm so happy I found your blog! I'm readi...I'm so happy I found your blog! I'm reading through the archives and found a lot of insightful reading material. Thanks for putting this together.Ladonna_benjamin@cs..noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440595285310532270.post-88059237965835883332011-10-18T15:01:59.242-04:002011-10-18T15:01:59.242-04:00Delaney98403:
That's a great idea! I'm gl...Delaney98403:<br /><br />That's a great idea! I'm glad it's worked so well for you. Have you found an efficient way to store all those receipts throughout the year?Brigitte Thompsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440595285310532270.post-74906981775151407352011-10-18T15:00:38.014-04:002011-10-18T15:00:38.014-04:00daddysgirl:
Based on the example you provided, t...daddysgirl: <br /><br />Based on the example you provided, the cost of your ticket could be a deductible business expense. You could not write off the cost of tickets for your children though. That would be considered a personal expense.Brigitte Thompsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440595285310532270.post-73868680398726192642011-10-18T14:59:07.849-04:002011-10-18T14:59:07.849-04:00Angie_B and Out612,
Thank you for the wonderful ...Angie_B and Out612, <br /><br />Thank you for the wonderful compliments about my book! I'm glad it's been helpful :)Brigitte Thompsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440595285310532270.post-32901895275951432032011-10-18T14:57:39.806-04:002011-10-18T14:57:39.806-04:00I recommend every writer get a copy of this book. ...I recommend every writer get a copy of this book. She explains things clearly so I know now what I need to do for bkkping -- and HOW to do it.Out612@ex..noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440595285310532270.post-87800565619593820992011-10-18T14:47:18.339-04:002011-10-18T14:47:18.339-04:00Bridget,
This was a good write up. I play it saf...Bridget,<br /><br />This was a good write up. I play it safe and keep every receipt then show it to my tax man and ask if I can deduct it. It's worked well for me for the past 8 years. I've been surprised at what I was able to write off.Delaney98403@gm..noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440595285310532270.post-31519530531306030312011-10-18T14:44:33.709-04:002011-10-18T14:44:33.709-04:00What if I'm writing a novel with a character w...What if I'm writing a novel with a character who is a ballerina and I take my kids to a Broadway show --- Can I deduct the tickets as a business expense?daddysgirl@ib..noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440595285310532270.post-50825246706727553302011-10-18T14:42:50.767-04:002011-10-18T14:42:50.767-04:00I never know what to keep when it comes to receipt...I never know what to keep when it comes to receipts. This post gives me a better idea. Thanks!Angie_B@an..noreply@blogger.com