Re: Researcher vs writing rates

["John Fleming" <johntwrl -at- hotmail -dot- com>]

"Annamaria Profit" <inteltek2 -at- earthlink -dot- net> wrote in message
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> 
> Margaret,
> Add an expense line to your invoice and let him eat the online access 
> costs!! ; )))))

I had an interesting conversation with the accountant earlier today
about what kinds of expenses can get included as business expenses when
you operate out of your home.

At first, she was leaning away from claiming Internet access, until I
pointed out how much I use e-mail as a contractor--even e-mailing most
of my invoices.

I think, if you can make a business case for Internet access costs to
your client, why not charge for them?

--
John Fleming
Technical Communication Contractor
Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA

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