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Ask the taxgirl: Deductions for Guest Blogging

20 July 2009

Taxpayer asks:
While putting together a new group of guest posters for my site, a tax question hit me! Is the time I spend guest posting on other blogs for promotional purposes tax deductible? i.e. I don’t get paid for the post – my only compensation is the link back. But I could be getting paid [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Responsibility to Ensure Independent Contractor Files?

4 January 2009

Taxpayer asks:
Aloha
Do I have any liability if I issue a 1099 to a contractor but they fail to report it or file their taxes?
Thanks for your input.

Taxgirl says:
Nope. Your job is done so long as you properly and timely issue the form 1099 to the independent contractor and file the associated paperwork (in most [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Freelance Deductions

3 September 2008

Taxpayer asks:
Hey taxgirl, if I’m a freelancer, buy a desk/chair and try to deduct it is that like begging for an audit? Advice on what to deduct/not?
Taxgirl says:
First of all, I’m psyched! This was my first taxgirl question via twitter! How exciting!
And now for the answer! The short answer is yes, deduct [...]

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