I am an author and distributed comp books. How do I handle this?

mea7 · ‎June 1, 2019

PatriciaV · ‎June 1, 2019

The cost of books you gave away would be a Business Expense (advertising/marketing). If you didn't pay for the books, then you have no deduction to report.

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PatriciaV · ‎June 1, 2019

The cost of books you gave away would be a Business Expense (advertising/marketing). If you didn't pay for the books, then you have no deduction to report.

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I am an author and distributed comp books. How do I handle this?