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

Stephen Fishman J.D

NOLO, Feb 18, 2011 - Business & Economics - 378 pages

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 8th edition is completely revised to provide the up-to-date information you need, including the most current tax rates and legal rules for contractors. Whether you already work for yourself or are thinking about making the move, Working for Yourself will help make sure you do it right.

About the author

Stephen Fishman is the author of many Nolo books, most recently Tax Deductions for Professionals. Other titles include Deduct It! Lower Your Small Business Taxes, Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide and Home Business Tax Deductions - plus many other legal and business books. He received his law degree from the University of Southern California. After time in government and private practice, he became a full-time legal writer.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants
• Author: Stephen Fishman J.D
• Edition: 8
• Publisher: NOLO, 2011
• ISBN: 1413316166, 9781413316162
• Length: 378 pages
• Subjects: Business & Economics / Entrepreneurship