If you are pursuing a career as an author and it is not a hobby, then you can write certain expenses off your taxes. Start now and keep up with these items each year: Basic Office Supplies: Pencils, pens, printer paper, ink, notebooks, paper clips, staples, etc… Do not write off your kids schools supplies. Office Equipment: Laptop, computer, printer, fax machine, flash-drive. Postage: Stamps, shipping, shipping supplies. Research: … [Read more...]