Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)’s Comments (group member since Mar 21, 2017)

Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)’s comments from the Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie group.

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Erica wrote: "I use a tax preparer for my taxes, but I try to understand most of what he is doing. We file 2 separate Schedule Cs every year. One is for my T&E Treasures business and the other is for my author w..."

Erica, You and I are in the same boat. I write and sell jewelry. I now understand I must file 2 separate schedule C's because I have business licenses registered with our state. Thank you. Hugs

Dale wrote: "Great, then you're all set. ;-) ..."

Yup, except since I have a business license in order to use a pen name, I think that means I have to file Schedule C. I didn't think of that when I obtained my business license. Ugh! Thank you again for your valuable information. Hope your wife is feeling well. Hugs

Dale wrote: "Do you have a federal EIN for your business (employer I..."

I actually do have an EIN because I thought it was the only way I'd be allowed to write under a pen name. Thank you.

Dale wrote: "Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger) wrote: "By the way, if anyone else with experience in this wants to chime in, it wouldn't hurt . . .
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I agree, Dale. Other opinions would help, as those of us writing on Medium are in the same boat.

I hope to finish and publish my book someday and have no idea which way to go because I actually have a business license for Samantha Beach Publishing registered with the state. I thought I had to do that in order to write under a pen name rather than my real name.

All of you who write on Medium have published books, but I haven't. I would be eternally grateful for additional advice. Thank you. Hugs to All

Thank you very much, Dale for this additional information. Would like to clarify one thing... In your 2nd paragraph, you state "Both C and E do basically the same thing." Just want to confirm I pick one form, not use both C and E. Yup, I'm that nervous about messing this up. Thank you again.

Dale, Thank you so much for taking the time to prepare these explicit instructions. I had no idea writing income earned royalties... I thought it was just other income. Thank you again. Hugs

I received a Form 1099-MISC from Medium showing income received from them as Box 2 Royalties. I looked this up on the IRS website and it states this amount must be reported on Schedule E. My amount was under $200. After reading the instructions for Schedule E, which looks long and complicated to me, and it looks like it leads to filling out other forms.

I'm sorry if I sound like a nitwit, but, this is my first encounter with royalty income and I don't know what to do. I'm nervous and sick to my stomach as to how to report this properly. I would greatly appreciate any advice anyone has to offer here or in a message. Thank you. Hugs

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Erica wrote: "I started a new Facebook page with my pen name and would love some follows! Thanks in advance! facebook.com/authorehgraham"

Following. Good luck! Hugs!

I'm glad you're enjoying yourself, Carole! You deserve it! Huge Hugs!!

Great idea, Dale. I responded, which is another way to share it. Hugs

Alicya, I'll respond to you via message as I've gone off topic again. Sorry moderators... again! Hugs

Thank you very much, Alicya. My mental and physical illnesses continue to worsen, causing me to lose hope. Hugs

I had written this days ago and submitted to Publishous before I learned about the dangers of the medication I'm taking. Hugs

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Sharing this with anyone who has mental illness and taking Benzodiazepines as I do. This is truly frightening. It is my response to a 2-part series on Benzos written by Michelle Monet. Hugs

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I'm with you both Alex and Alicya (read your article, too.) Come on Spring... hurry up and get here!1 We NEED the sunshine. Hugs

Dale, thanks for sharing the information about Ingram Spark. Clearly, I won't be using it anytime soon, but others might. Hugs

Thank you, Dale! Hugs!

Wonderful ideas, Alex!! Good luck with everything you do!! Hugs!!