Tax Considerations for Authors: Royalty Income, Self-Employment Tax, Inventory, and Sales Tax
Note: CLE credit is not offered on this program
Recording of a 110-minute CPE webinar with Q&A
This webinar will discuss tax issues specific to authors and self-publishers of tangible and digital works. Our panel of seasoned tax professionals will provide explanations for handling sales tax, royalties, inventory, self-employment tax, and business formation for authors.
Outline
- Types of authors
- Business structures
- Royalties
- Inventory
- Sales Tax
- Deductions
- Self-employment taxes and Quarterly Estimated taxes
- Qualified Business Income
Benefits
The panel will cover these and other critical issues:
- Choice of entity considerations for authors
- How royalty income is taxed
- Sales tax requirements for tangible and digital publications
- Tracking and reporting book inventory
- Report self-employment and quarterly estimated taxes on author income
Faculty

Mike Kowis
Attorney
Lecture PRO Publishing
Mr. Kowis is a corporate tax attorney, college instructor, speaker, and award-winning author.
| Read MoreMr. Kowis is a corporate tax attorney, college instructor, speaker, and award-winning author.
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Joel Mathews, CPA
Partner
Turlington & Mathews
Mr. Mathews brings to TRO his federal and state tax experience and knowledge from working in both the public and... | Read More
Mr. Mathews brings to TRO his federal and state tax experience and knowledge from working in both the public and private sectors.
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