*Updated for filing 2014 tax returns and 2015 tax law changes* Writers, are you stymied by Schedule C and self-employment tax? Not sure you're getting all the deductions you deserve, or uncertain precisely what the IRS allows? You just want to know how to fill in your forms and what you can and can't deduct. I will answer those questions, as well as provide additional useful and necessary information for tax planning and recordkeeping. Here are some of the topics we will cover Hobby vs. Business Legal Issues Affordable Care Act for Writers Issuing 1099s to Contractors Schedule C v. Schedule E What Expenses are Deductible? What Expenses Are You Missing? Calculating Home Office Deductions Schedule C Walkthrough Line by Line Self-employment Tax Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments - the Short Cut Calculations Deductions for Unpublished Authors