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Tax Tips for Translators

 

Presenter:		John Matthews
Duration:		60 minutes
CE Point(s):		1
Availability:		On Demand
Handout:		Typical Examples for Self-Employed (Sole Proprietor) Translators Mary Q. Translator Sample Income & Expenses 2009

Mary Q. is a fictitious self-employed translator facing many of the issues encountered in a freelance translation business. In this webinar, we will take a look at Mary’s business and taxes. We will examine her translation business, income, and expenses.  Finally, we will prepare a sample tax return for her.

This webinar will cover:

• What is considered income? 
• What expenses are deductible? 
• How do you reduce taxes and maximize income? 
• How do you stay out of hot water with the IRS, state department of revenue, and city finance office?

About the Presenter

John Matthews is a self-employed freelance translator. He holds an MBA degree and worked for several years preparing income tax returns for clients at H&R Block.  John currently serves as the treasurer for the Mid-America Chapter of ATA (MICATA).

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