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Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants | 
 enlarge | Author: Stephen Fishman
Publisher: NOLO
Category: Book
List Price: $39.99
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 34593
Media: Paperback
Edition: 7
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.4 x 1
ISBN: 1413307523
Dewey Decimal Number: 343.730526
EAN: 9781413307528
ASIN: 1413307523
Publication Date: February 10, 2008
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Product Description
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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A comprehensive planning book for small biz. December 3, 2008
I have my own one-person LLC company since 2000 (besides my regular full-time job) to cover my hobby and hope that will turn into my next full-time job in the future. This book is an excellent reference (or I should say..."Bible") for people plan to run their own biz...mainly small biz.
This book covers most of subjects for running small biz, like:
a) Explain and discuss the trade-off of different legal status:
C-corp, LLC, Small corp...etc.
b) License and permit issues.
c) Trade-off between home office or outside office.
d) Business insurance and health insurance issues.
e) Tax issues, self-employee tax, income tax and tax estimation.
f) Accounting.
g) Retirement planning with your small biz.
h) copyright, patent.
i) Contract, client agreement discussion and trade-off.
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etc.
This book gives out a lot of real life examples to make reader to better understand the contents. It also points out "traps" or "mistaks" that people should avoid. These tips make this book to stand out comparing with other books in this area. Being a small biz owner, I have quite some collection of books about running small biz, but none of them is comprehensive like this one.
Being comprehensive and trying to cover all aspects of running small biz, this book can not cover each subject in great details. For example, another Nolo book: "Deduct it" covers great details about how to deduct expense to save tax only.
In summary, I strongly recommend this book to people that plan (or already) to run their small biz. This book really give people a comprehensive view about things need to be taken care of.
excellent resource for consultants and work at home types December 3, 2008
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This book explains all the financial pros and cons of working for yourself, and is especiallty beneficial for consultants. The various forms of corporations and partnerships are carefully explained, along with the advantages and pitfalls to each. There are good tax tips here for consultants, along with advice on trademarks, billing, record keeping, dealing with clients, writing contracts, preparing for audits, etc. There is even a chapter on patents, copyrights and trade secrets. If you have employees, there is plenty here for you to read, including unemployment insurance information. This book has about as much as you can ask for from a single volume reference of less than 400 pages.
Highly Recommended!
Saves Costly Mistakes. December 2, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
They say, "What you don't know, CAN hurt you". This is especially true with legal and tax matters. If you are an independent contractor of any sort, "Working for Yourself" can help you avoid costly mistakes.
It covers a wide range of legal and tax issues that serves a platform for understanding. Detailed inquiry into your particular legal or tax matter is best addressed by a professional familiar with your situation.
"Working for Yourself" is concise, well written and indexed and serves the purpose of a "Small Business Essential" exceptionally well.
Recommended.
great for the self employed December 1, 2008
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I really can say much except that this is a great primer for the self employed/independent contractor.
Personally, I think this will become increasingly important as layoffs continue to rise.
If you have been laid off or think you might be given the forced early retirement notice, read this book.
Excellent Resource November 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you want to work from home this is one book that is a must-read. Giving the ins and outs of the laws regarding working for yourself, you will find the information in this book essential to help you make wise choices regarding your business.
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