Carol Topp

Homeschool mom, author and accountant. I enjoy helping homeschool leaders start and run their homeschool groups successfully.

Joined: 09/06/2009
Articles: 785
Comments: 146

Podcast

The podcast for homeschool leaders is back!

In 2016 I took a break from podcasting, but now I’m back with a different format. The podcast will be focused on helping homeschool leaders and businesses run their programs legally and successfully. The podcast episodes will be shorter–15…

Carol Topp
02/14/2017

Co-ops

Is your homeschool program running a daycare?

Is your homeschool program running an unlicensed daycare? Check your state laws.

Carol Topp
02/14/2017

Co-ops, Paying workers

What tax forms does a homeschool co-op teacher file?

A homeschool co-op teacher asks where she reports her income from teaching.

Money & Budgets, Paying workers

Are violin lessons and ballet classes tax deductions?

Are educational classes like violin lessons and ballet classes tax deductions?

Carol Topp
01/31/2017

Co-ops, IRS Issues, Money & Budgets

Are homeschool co-op fees childcare tax deductions?

Are homeschool co-op fees tax deductible as childcare expenses?

Money & Budgets, Paying workers

I’m a Classical Conversations Director. Do I have to file any forms with the IRS?

April 15 was a little late for a Classical Conversations Director to ask if she needed to file any forms with the IRS!

Paying workers

What are the consequences of misclassifying a worker?

There are several penalties from the IRS and other agencies for misclassifying a worker as an independent contractor

Carol Topp
01/10/2017

Paying workers

Webinar on business failure in the homeschool market

A free webinar on business failure in the Homeschool Marketplace for customers, teachers, homeschool co-ops and business owners.

Paying workers

Are Classical Conversations tutors employees or independent contractors?

The question of whether CC tutors are independent contractors or employees is not cut and dried but HomeschoolCPA can help.

Co-ops, Paying workers, Volunteers