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

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 343.730526
EAN: 9781413307528
ISBN: 1413307523
Label: NOLO
Manufacturer: NOLO
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 368
Publication Date: February 10, 2008
Publisher: NOLO
Sales Rank: 7709
Studio: NOLO

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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

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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

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- Tax information is the best I've seen
I've looked at, bought, and borrowed several other books like this one, but none offered anywhere near the detail on income and self-employment tax that this book does. There are actually several chapters (5) dedicated just to taxation, including rates, audit trends, pros and cons of doing things one way over another, even information on paying estimated taxes that was written in a way that I finally understood it. I went through it all extensively with a highlighter, and came out understanding much more than when I'd asked my retired CPA uncle. As a newcomer to the self-employed workforce, I was grateful for the information I found here.

Oh, and the rest of the book is great too! The suggestions for record-keeping, documenting expenses, samples of contracts and legal forms, copyright and trademark advice -- it's all exactly what I needed. I wish I had found this book first, it would have saved me a ... Read More

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- Very Helpful Book
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.

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- All the legal tips, tricks and traps explained
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.

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- Great straghtforward information and advice
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.

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