Indie Author Biz Guide Podcast

If you are an author, who is or wants to self-publish, and wants to know how to run their business better, this podcast is for you! Join us weekly as we talk about the business of self-publishing, or as I prefer to call it, indie publishing. As an indie author, you have entered the wonderful world of entrepreneurship. This may be your first venture, and you feel like you’re in dangerous, unknown waters. Or you’ve been publishing for awhile, and want to know how to run your business better. Fantasy author and author business coach, Tora Moon, guides you through the rocky waters of the indie publishing industry. She shares business basics and principles you can apply to your author business and interviews other indie authors, who share their experiences and expertise.

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What are EINs and 1099s?

January 31, 2023 • Tora Moon • Episode 9

Recently I’ve seen many questions about EINs in the Facebook groups I’m in. In this episode, I talk about what is an EIN and why you would use one, even if your publishing company is setup as a DBA. I also cover what 1099s are and if you need to issue any to your vendors. This info only apply to the US, and is not tax advice.

Free Resource: Instructions on how to file out and file an SS-4 form to apply for an EIN, available on my website at https://indieauthorbizguide.com/resources/

Additional resources: My book, Business and Accounting for Authors has a section about EINs. Purchase on my website (https://indieauthorbizguide.com/baa/) or your favorite retailer, or ask your library to order it for you.

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