Rapid Tax

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A clear and concise guide for organizing and preserving expense records for writers as a sole proprietorship under current rules and regulations using Schedule C and its supplements of the 1040 IRS forms. Vital tips for preventing identity theft, keeping your computer free of virus, worm and other headaches, personal security planning and designing worry free book tours. Contains a list of all 50 states and DC as to their sales tax percentage and contact information.

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About the Author

Nash Black is the husband and wife team of Ford Nashett and Irene Black. Taxes, Stumbling Blocks & Pitfalls for Authors is a departure from fiction into the arena of federal income taxes and other financial concerns for authors. They bring their extensive background as small business owners, IRS audits, and research skills to this volume. The creators of the fictional Brewster County series, Qualifying Laps and Sins of the Fathers invited you to visit them at: brewsterco @ duo-county.com.

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