Amy Guildroy is a tax preparer with over fifteen years of experience helping people optimize their tax liabilities. She has an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and is an Enrolled Agent authorized to represent clients before the IRS. One of Amy's special interests is in tax returns for creative individuals, including her husband, Dave Schroeder, author of the Xenotech Support and Congruent Mage series. Her presentation for LibertyCon will cover key issues, especially for new writers and authors, including: Are you pursuing a hobby or running a business? What records do I need to keep? What expenses are deductible? and more.