Our guest this week was the Most Interesting Accountant in the World! He also goes by Chris Morris. Chris is a CPA who caters to artists and authors, using easy to understand terms.

In Episode 53:

Chris Morris, CPA

• Laughter immediately ensues when we get into a discussion about colors.
• Authors and other artists all need help with accounting and tax services. Chris' goal is to build his business to serve the author-entrepreneur community.
• Discussion on the special challenges that authors face.
• Rabbit trails on the most expensive pens!
• How to determine if expenses are business-related.
• How to treat your writing like a business.
• ID 10T errors
• Deductions that people miss
• Crazy things people have asked if they can deduct.
• Ben Wolf's marketing practices (Ep. 10 & Ep. 11)
• We get into a lot of the nitty-gritty of setting up businesses and funding your business when you're not making money yet.
• Should you hire a bookkeeper?
• Google & Taxes are not a good combination. ;)
• Oh $@!*# I'm Making Money, Now What?

Links:

Chris Morris Chris's book (as above)Cam Scanner app Lindsay Franklin & Wombatman Failbook