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Tax Write-Offs For Free (As In Speech) Work?

Posted by kdawson on from the time-is-money-isn't-it dept.

deuist writes "Several years ago I wrote a book called The Not So Short Introduction to Getting Into Medical School (PDF) and released it online under a Creative Commons license. I have been asked several times to publish the text so that I can make money off of it. The book has become quite famous among pre-med students and is now available from the Princeton Review as a free CD that is given to pre-medical interest groups. My question to the Slashdot community involves claiming this work as volunteering for tax purposes. Have any of you had any success with releasing free software and then writing off your time when April 15 rolls around?"

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  1. Ask not... by Ottair · · Score: 4, Funny

    what you can do for your country, ask what the IRS Code, Section 12, paragraph 14 can do for you.

  2. Re:I write off thousands every year to OSS by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    If he truly understands the tax code inside and out, he's the only one in the country who does.

  3. Well, I have some advice... by zotz · · Score: 3, Funny

    and I think it may even be good advice. What is it worth to you though?

    I was going to give it at no cost, but then I checked the license on your book and it has the NC clause in it.

    So, Use BY-SA or BY instead and drop the NC and I will give the advice gratis. Or let me know if you are interested in paying for some advice.

    I know this may sound snarky, but it is not meant in that way.

    all the best,

    drew

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