Chapter 18
Taxes for the Affiliate Marketer
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding business structure
Figuring out your tax obligations and deductions
Keeping good records and finding help
Like the old adage goes, it’s not what you make, it’s what you keep. It’s just as true with affiliate marketing as it is with the rest of the business world. In this chapter, we want to make sure that you’re familiar with both your tax obligations and the great tax-saving opportunities available to you. But first, we cover how your affiliate business is set up.
Keep in mind that setting up a business isn’t that difficult and there are resources to help you. Of course, you can consult with a tax professional or certified public accountant (CPA), but there are free resources too. Go to the Small Business Administration (www.sba.gov) in your area and ask for a free consultation with a SCORE counselor. SCORE is the Service Corps of Retired Executives (www.score.org).
Setting Up Your Business for Taxes
Before we get to paying and reporting taxes, we need to cover your affiliate marketing business as a legal ...
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