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Working for Yourself : Law and Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers and Gig Workers of All Types by Stephen Fishman (2018, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherNolo

ISBN-101413325815

ISBN-139781413325812

eBay Product ID (ePID)21038843538

Product Key Features

Edition11

Book TitleWorking for Yourself : Law and Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers and Gig Workers of All Types

Number of Pages544 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2018

TopicCareers / General, Construction / Contracting, Taxation, Small Business, Labor & Employment

IllustratorYes

GenreLaw, Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics

AuthorStephen Fishman

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight32.1 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2018-299299

Reviews"This thorough and well-organized volume will guide individuals through the legal and tax issues that come with the territory. From deciding on legal structures to drafting contracts to collecting payment from deadbeat clients, this is excellent information." Library Journal "As an independent contractor, you are your boss. This is why Fishman's book is so important." New Orleans Times-Picayune "Covers everything independent contractors need to know." Business Life "Working for Yourself is the all-in-one, trusted, legal and tax resource every IC needs. It is ideal for readers who are tired of doing endless web searches for legal and tax information, who need one easy-to-use and authoritative resource. This well organized reference will help them successfully start and run their operations in a business-like manner." Savannah Jones, SirReadaLot.org, "This thorough and well-organized volume will guide individuals through the legal and tax issues that come with the territory. From deciding on legal structures to drafting contracts to collecting payment from deadbeat clients, this is excellent information." Library Journal "As an independent contractor, you are your boss. This is why Fishman's book is so important." New Orleans Times-Picayune "Covers everything independent contractors need to know." Business Life " Working for Yourself is the all-in-one, trusted, legal and tax resource every IC needs. It is ideal for readers who are tired of doing endless web searches for legal and tax information, who need one easy-to-use and authoritative resource. This well organized reference will help them successfully start and run their operations in a business-like manner." Savannah Jones, SirReadaLot.org "Whether starting a full-scale consulting business or booking gigs on the side, this newly expanded and updated 11th edition of "Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Gig Workers of All Types" by Stephen Fishman provides all the legal and tax information needed under one cover. This comprehensive and instructive reference manual has been thoroughly updated to reflect all the changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act -- changes that are largely beneficial to the self-employed. "Working for Yourself" shows the self- employed how to: Decide the best form for a business (sole proprietor, LLC, or other); Make sure to be paid in full and on time; Pay estimated taxes and avoid trouble with the IRS; Take advantage of all available tax deductions -- including the 20% pass-through tax deduction for business owners; Choose health, property, and other kinds of insurance; Keep accurate records in case you get audited; Write legally binding contracts and letter agreements. A complete, thoroughly, all-inclusive compendium, thoroughly 'user friendly' instructional guide and reference, "Working for Yourself" is unreservedly recommended for personal, community, college, and university library Business Management collections and supplemental studies lists. A 'must' for anyone engaged or contemplating having their own self-employed business of any kind, it should be noted that "Working for Yourself" is also available in a digital book format." The Midwest Book Review, "This thorough and well-organized volume will guide individuals through the legal and tax issues that come with the territory. From deciding on legal structures to drafting contracts to collecting payment from deadbeat clients, this is excellent information." Library Journal "As an independent contractor, you are your boss. This is why Fishman's book is so important." New Orleans Times-Picayune "Covers everything independent contractors need to know." Business Life " Working for Yourself is the all-in-one, trusted, legal and tax resource every IC needs. It is ideal for readers who are tired of doing endless web searches for legal and tax information, who need one easy-to-use and authoritative resource. This well organized reference will help them successfully start and run their operations in a business-like manner." Savannah Jones, SirReadaLot.org

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal343.0526

Table Of Content1. Working for Yourself: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly2. Choosing the Legal Form for Your Business3. Choosing and Protecting Your Business Name4. Home Alone or Outside Office?5. Obtaining Licenses, Permits, and Identification Numbers6. Insuring Your Business and Yourself7. Pricing Your Services and Getting Paid8. Taxes and the Self-Employed9. Reducing Your Income Taxes10. The Bane of Self-Employment Taxes11. Paying Estimated Taxes12. Rules for Salespeople, Drivers, and Clothing Producers13. Taxes for Workers You Hire14. Record Keeping and Accounting Made Easy15. Safeguarding Your Self-Employed Status16. Special Concerns for Gig Workers17. Copyrights, Patents, and Trade Secrets18. Using Written Client Agreements19. Drafting Your Own Client Agreement20. Reviewing a Client's Agreement21. Help Beyond This Book

SynopsisThe all-in-one legal and tax resource every independent contractor and gig worker needs Whether you're starting a full-scale consulting business or booking gigs on the side, Working for Yourself provides all the legal and tax information you need in one place. This eleventh edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect all the changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act--changes that are largely beneficial to the self-employed. This excellent, well-organized reference will also show you how to: decide the best form for your business (sole proprietor, LLC, or other) make sure you're paid in full and on time pay estimated taxes and avoid trouble with the IRS take advantage of all available tax deductions, including the 20% pass-through tax deduction for business owners choose health, property, and other kinds of insurance keep accurate records in case you get audited, and write legally binding contracts and letter agreements. If you're tired of doing endless web searches for the information you need to start and run your business, this easy-to-use and authoritative resource is for you., This one-of-a-kind book includes all the legal and tax information an independent contractor needs to start and run a successful a freelance or consulting business.

LC Classification NumberKF390.I54F57 2019