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Inside The Cover
Book Reviews
Tax
Tips for Freelance Writers, Photographers and Artists - 2004 By Julian Block 2004 ebook Writing (business-related) As a former IRS special agent and attorney, Julian Block brings a unique "insider" view on tax tips for freelance professionals to his new book, Tax Tips for Freelance Writers, Photographers and Artists. Freelancers often have different kinds of tax questions and need different financial strategies than other taxpayers who work for established companies as employees. In his book, Block strives to answer tax-related questions on hot topics for freelancers, and provide guidance on how freelance writers can keep more of their money (legally!) each year. Block is of the opinion that by the time you’re filling out your 2003 tax return, it’s too late for much tax savings. The key to keeping more of your money is to make informed financial decisions throughout the year. Opening the book with a section of specific "real life" tax-related questions and answers, it’s clear right away that Block has a knack for turning a topic that makes most of our heads’ spin into a perfectly sensible discussion about your money. Including specific questions and answers about deducting of out-of-pocket expenses, getting 1099s generated by different bookkeeping methods, winning monetary prizes, depreciation of office furniture and more, Block refers to specific IRS forms and publications, and takes the time to explain why you need to use a particular schedule or form, not just, "use this" or "do that." He covers the topic of the IRS’s take on writing for profit versus pleasure, and what that means for you in terms of taxes and deductions. With each subsection of the book, Block includes numerous examples as they apply to freelance writers, and then offers relevant words of caution or advice depending on your situation. Topics include profits vs. losses, health insurance, depreciation, the potential tax implications of paying your kids to help out at the office, business deductions, year-end tax saving tips and the all-important last resort: filing for an extension. Block’s advice is clear and straightforward. All of his suggestions are presented in a way that would make a do-it-yourself-er comfortable, while making sure that taxpayers who have a tax professional prepare their taxes are aware of how the financial decisions they may make during the year affect that April 15th payment or refund. With his knowledge of what the IRS is looking for and how the agency interprets tax laws, Block provides real world advice in a confident and knowledgeable manner. He even provides calm guidance in the event errors have been made in filing; a whole section is devoted to filing amended tax returns, either to set right an omission or error, or recover money you overpaid. With tax season fast approaching, it’s time to sharpen the pencils, gather your tax documents, and call in the reserves. For writers seeking help on the particulars of filing taxes as a freelancer, Julian Block’s Tax Tips for Freelance Writers, Photographers and Artists may be just the help you need. --
Send $9.95 for an e-mailed copy or $14.95 for a postpaid, printed copy to Julian Block, 3 Washington Square, #1-G, Larchmont, NY 10538. Amy Brozio-Andrews is a freelance writer and book reviewer. She brings more than five years' experience as a readers' advisory librarian to her work, which is regularly published by Library Journal, The Imperfect Parent, and Absolute Write. Her reviews have also been published by The Absinthe Literary Review, ForeWord Magazine, January Magazine, and Melt Magazine. Amy is also the managing editor and an international markets columnist for Absolute Write. Visit her online at http://www.amyba.com.
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