{"product_id":"2940152872248","title":"Bean Counting for Authors","description":"\u003cp\u003eFEAR ACCOUNTING?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough the professions of author and accountant couldn't be more different in their main functions, authors come closer to becoming mini-accountants than they realize. Why? Because once anyone becomes an official business owner, he\/she crosses into the realm of accounting and taxation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOh, the horrors of it, right? But never fear!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGetting a handle on important basics is really not all that daunting. Allow this author and former CPA to help you get serious about your business by learning the major \"must-knows\" of Bean Counting for Authors and Creative Business Owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you'll gain insight on how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Determine if your endeavor is a Business or Hobby\u003cbr\u003e*Choose and implement an Entity Structure for your Business\u003cbr\u003e*Set up and Keep Books properly\u003cbr\u003e*Set up and manage Sales and Use Tax when and where required\u003cbr\u003e*Understand the different Business Taxes\u003cbr\u003e*Recognize, track, and budget for Common Expenses\u003cbr\u003e*Recognize, track, and budget for Complex Expenses\u003cbr\u003e*Become clear about Employees versus Independent Contractors, and handle each accordingly\u003cbr\u003e*Plan and save for Retirement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCounting each and every \"Bean\" earned may not be the idea of fun and adventure for most, but having lots of beans in the bank is a pretty great way for writers to keep on doing what they do love most--CREATING BOOKS! And understanding some important must-knows of financial matters is a big step toward making that happen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christina Mercer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47081328115952,"sku":"2940152872248","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152872248_p0.jpg?v=1764025842","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152872248","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}