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Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants

Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants
By Stephen Fishman

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Be your own boss -- easily, efficiently and successfully -- with this bestseller!

Whether you're an independent contractor, freelancer, or consultant, it all adds up to the same thing: You need to be more aware of laws and taxes than the average person.

Fortunately, Working for Yourself provides all the information you need to stay on top of it all. An independent contractor himself, Stephen Fishman shows you everything you need to know to:

  • meet business start-up requirements
  • pick a business structure
  • set up home or outside offices
  • obtain permits and licenses
  • price your services or products
  • comply with strict IRS rules
  • establish sound business relationships
  • avoid unfair contracts
  • draft good agreements
  • keep good records
  • get paid in full and on time
  • and much, much more

    The 7th edition is completely revised to provide the up-to-date information you need, including the most current tax rates and changes in the law.

    Whether you already work for yourself or are thinking about making the move, Working for Yourself will help make sure you do it right.

    List of Forms

  • Asset Log
  • Expense Journal
  • Income Journal
  • Invoice
  • General Independent Contractor Agreement
  • Contract Amendment
  • Nondisclosure Agreement

    • Product Details

    • Amazon Sales Rank: #9273 in Books
    • Published on: 2008-02-10
    • Number of items: 1
    • Binding: Paperback
    • 368 pages

    Editorial Reviews

    Des Moines Register
    "Whether you already work for yourself or are thinking about making the move, Working for Yourself will help make sure it's done right."

    Accounting Today
    "If everything goes well with that new freelance business... then Nolo's Working for Yourself is the only book you'll need."

    New Orleans Times-Picayune
    "As an independent contractor, you are your boss. This is why Fishman's book is so important."

    Customer Reviews

    Very Helpful Book5
    I purchased the book since my employer explained that I will become an independent contractor for 2007. The book explained everything about being a contractor and how to stay in line with paying the taxes, how to protect my self employed status, what deductions I can take, and what forms and agreements I should use. I found it very informative and would recommend it to anyone who wants to understand the world of self employment.

    All the legal tips, tricks and traps explained5
    Plenty of books impart the basics of how to work independently - but too few include all the legal tips, tricks and traps involved. WORKING FOR YOURSELF: LAW & TAXES FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, FREELANCERS & CONSULTANTS covers everything from setting appropriate fees and understanding how and when taxes are paid to limiting liability and getting paid. Record-keeping processes are simplified with sample logs and entry advice, chapters on how the IRS defines an independent contractor versus a paid employee are essential keys to keeping independent status, and advice on pricing and insurance offer key strategy-oriented tips and approaches. A 'must' for any who would work independently.

    Great straghtforward information and advice4
    I recently a started an S corp for my software contracting. The book is helpful and worth the price. It won't answer EVERY question you will have, but you probably should talk to a CPA for those anyway.