As a writer, can I deduct from my federal income taxes the fees I paid in 2018 to enter writer contests?

cbenard · ‎June 3, 2019

Vanessa · ‎June 3, 2019

Yes, as a self-employed writer, fees to enter the contests would be deductible from your writing income as a business expense.

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Vanessa · ‎June 3, 2019

Yes, as a self-employed writer, fees to enter the contests would be deductible from your writing income as a business expense.

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