Authorpreneurs Unleashed

Taxes with Diane Kelly

November 13, 2022 Kathryn McClatchy Season 1 Episode 18
Authorpreneurs Unleashed
Taxes with Diane Kelly
Show Notes Chapter Markers

Taxes may not be the most glamorous part of being an authorpreneur, but they are an essential part of running and building your business.

Because we don’t know what we don’t know, Kathryn invited Diane Kelly to give us an overview of what we need to consider when it comes time for taxes. Not only does Diane have extensive experience as a tax attorney for both private companies and the government, but she’s a hybrid author of over 40 titles! 

About Our Guest:


Diane Kelly is a fan of furry, four-footed creatures and creatively concocted whodunnits, and combines the two interests in her mystery series. Diane has published over forty novels and novellas, including the Death & Taxes white-collar crime series, the Paw Enforcement K-9 series, the House Flipper cozy mystery series, the Busted female motorcycle cop series, the Southern Homebrew moonshine series, and the Mountain Lodge Mysteries. 

Find Diane online at www.DianeKelly.com, on her Author Diane Kelly page on Facebook, and on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok at @DianeKellyBooks. 


Topics Discussed in the Episode:

 See the tab above “Chapter Markers” for a list of Timestamps. 

Highlights include:

  • How the IRS determines if you are a Hobby writer or Professional Writer
  • Currently allowed deductions for writers
  • Document everything!
  • How to choose someone to prep your taxes
  • Fast Fave Three

All the links for Authorpreneurs Unleashed and Unleashing the Next Chapter:

Taxes- Talk to me like I'm 5
Hobby, Part-Time or Professional?
What IRS looks for during an Audit
Assests -Appreciation & Depreciation
DIY or CPA?
DBA or LLC
How to choose a Tax Preparer
List of Non-Deductible Items
Fast Fav Three